I was terminated and accused of stealing from my ex employer. I proved through invoices and direct contact with clients that I did not steal from my ex employer who did no leg work to find out if what he had heard was true. Do these circumstances negate a

While I was out of work for injury another diver was standing in for me. My ex employer told me no matter how long I was out he would hold my position. At some point because of things said to this other diver I was accused of stealing money and terminated. When I got specifics about this I was able to prove that I was wrongfully terminated through invoices and direct questioning of one the clients I supposedly took money from and not reported. Does this negate the non-compete I signed?

1 answer | asked Feb 4, 2015 5:25 PM [EST] | applies to Florida

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Your non-compete is probably still enforceable, but you should have a lawyer review it to get a definite answer. Most non-compete agreements have a provision saying that it is a separate and independent covenant, and that it is enforceable regardless of the reason employment terminates.

posted by Phyllis Towzey | Feb 5, 2015 3:17 PM [EST]

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