I recently was hired as a independent contractor for a firm in Columbus Ohio, I flew out and signed a two month working agreement. At that meeting they hand me a confidential/ non solicitation/non compete intellectual property agreement.

I Recently Was Hired As A Independent Contractor For A Firm In Columbus Ohio, I Flew Out And Signed A Two Month Working Agreement. At That Meeting They Hand Me A Confidential/ Non Solicitation/Non Compete Intellectual Property Agreement. I Told Them That i never signed one before and needed to review it, They signed the work agreement and told me bring it home and review, My NY lawyer told me not to sign as is and also pointed out it was enforceable by Ohio guidelines, I was due a check for work performed and they held my money because I didn't get it back to them. I pointed out to them that my pay agreement had nothing to do with this other agreement, they released my money and i sent them suggestions for amendments. In the meantime we signed two major accounts (my relationships) They returned the agreement modified and said i had a week to settle it. It still is not acceptable and now my commissions going forward would be at risk if i dont sign cause they now can choose not to renew my agreement based on me not signing

The deal signed can increase their business anywhere from 20 to 50%. I signed a two month work agreement with them that had the option to review based on results it could be very lucrative. I already feel that my pushback is not healthy, I don't know if age can be an issue but i am 62 and a year away from some contacts can be considered a lot more for me than a younger sales person. I feel pressured to sign the agreement, They did make some adjustments but not enough to give me comfort to sign, What are my options?