All Questions and Answers about Non-competition

Can a company enforce a noncompete that I was never aware of?
Can a company legally enforce a non compete contract without my knowledge or signature of such an agreement? I still work for the original company but I lost an opportunity at a competitor's business ...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 11, 2011 4:32 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Am I liable for non-compete
I have accepted a position with a direct competitor of my company, however this new company has other clients that I will be working for during the duration of my non-compete agreement. My old company...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 11, 2011 05:29 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Should I reply to "non-compete violation" letter myself or hire an attorney?
I was an employee of a software consulting firm A and was placed as a consultant on firm B for a few months. I was subsequently taken out of B and placed at another client C due to a better rate. Afte...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 9, 2011 09:50 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Refusing to sign non-compete - wrongful termination?
3 years ago, I came from a long employment situation (business closed) to a new company and brought many longtime customers and the resulting business. That's why I was hired. First employment agreeme...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 7, 2011 06:38 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Employer is asking to sign non compete for 1 year thereafter
Here is the content: Non Compete: During the term of this agreement and one year thereafter, independent contractor agrees to not provide any services in any capacity, with or for any company client f...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 2, 2011 5:17 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Can a non-compete be enforced if too broad?
I was let go from a FL-only homeowners insurance company. During the exit process, I was told I could not work for a "direct competitor." I just got a copy of the non-compete and it says it is for 1 y...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 28, 2011 2:32 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

prospective new job is not a direct competitor
I have a possible opportunity to work for a company that is in the same generic industry however does not, nor would not compete with any customers of my current employer. Would this still violate my ...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 27, 2011 1:44 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

My employer is moving out of state
My current employer has decided to move out of state. I am not willing to do this, nor is it economically feasible at this time. Is my non-compete agreement still valid?
1 answer  |  asked Feb 27, 2011 1:38 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

90 day Non-compete. Can I get out of it-I am an independent sales rep
I have worked for a large business magazine for 9 years as an independent advertising sales rep and am not an employee of the firm. I am on a 100% commission compensation. I just resigned and was hire...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 22, 2011 6:36 PM [EST]  |  applies to Connecticut

Change in Commission Plans
Does a New Non-Compete have to be signed after every commission plan change, They keep changing to lower are over compensation
1 answer  |  asked Feb 17, 2011 5:24 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania