H1-B - Non Compete Clause
Hi Mel,
I am on an H-1B and recently transferred my H-1B visa to some other company,but kept the same middle man and the client.My previous parent company based in New Jersey filed a lawsuit against me in the state of New Jersey since I had signed a contract of a non-compete clause,and that any dispute on any discussion will be brought within the jurusdiction of the court of New Jersey.Does this hold good even if I am working in the state of california and pay california taxes?
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noncompete clauses
unfortunately, companies have adopted a "race to the courthouse" method of enforcing non-compete agreements that would be illegal in california. whether your agreement can be enforced against you is a question of contract law, constitutional law, and employment law. you need to speak with an attorney experienced in employment law, with expertise in noncompete agreements. if you are in southern california, you can call me to discuss whether i can help you.
good luck
janet koehn
805-658-0655
posted by Janet M. Koehn | Jan 13, 2002 3:02 PM [EST]
unfortunately, companies have adopted a "race to the courthouse" method of enforcing non-compete agreements that would be illegal in california. whether your agreement can be enforced against you is a question of contract law, constitutional law, and employment law. you need to speak with an attorney experienced in employment law, with expertise in noncompete agreements. if you are in southern california, you can call me to discuss whether i can help you.
good luck
janet koehn
805-658-0655
posted by Janet M. Koehn | Jan 13, 2002 3:02 PM [EST]
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