All Questions and Answers about Non-competition

Non-compete
I went on leave 6/15/09 and then was fired on 12/15/09. Does my non-compete start when I went on leave or when I was fired?
2 answers  |  asked Oct 11, 2010 12:52 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Is a two-year non-compete period enforceable regardless of the reason for separation?
I am currently negotiating an employment offer for a senior sales position in the communications technology space. The company has presented me with a non-compete agreement that prevents me from compe...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 26, 2010 4:34 PM [EST]  |  applies to New Jersey

Is my non-compete still enforceable?
I signed a non-compete with a company, but worked for a division of the company, that division has been sold and all the employees had to reapply. Is the non-compete still enforceable? I have not reap...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 23, 2010 09:59 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can't Work With Former Employees???
I'm being let go and looking for work with companies that DO NOT compete with my former employer. That said, my non-comp has a clause that states I will not "employ, assist in the employment of or OTH...
2 answers  |  asked Sep 22, 2010 7:00 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

What defines a client
My old company which I left on what I thought was good terms, is making noise about enforcing my non compete. I was in sales for an IT consulting company, and I am now more focused on recruiting. Am I...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 22, 2010 12:00 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can I open a new business in the same field when my divorce is final?
I wish to start a new business in the same industry as the one in which my soon to be ex-husband and I own. I manage the current business and most of the customers will want to switch over to my compa...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 20, 2010 12:48 PM [EST]  |  applies to Michigan

Is a non-compete contract enforceable in case of forced resignation (demotion, salary cut, etc)
Having worked for a company for several years. Can a non-compete contract signed after after a few years of employment for the company stop anyone from working for competition (in any way or form), Sp...
2 answers  |  asked Sep 17, 2010 6:23 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

My non-compete does Not designate a distance
The company I work for is based in Seattle, WA. My office is located in my home. The company is a national referral service for senior housing and senior care. Paragraph 9 of the Proprietary Informati...
2 answers  |  asked Sep 16, 2010 6:57 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Non complete agreement signed in China
I signed a employment non-complete agreement in China, restricting me to work for a competitor for 6 months. Is the agreement signed in China enforcable in NYC? Thanks Charles
2 answers  |  asked Sep 14, 2010 6:47 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Is a non-compete valid if termated after 13 years? For failure to sign a updated agreement?
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1 answer  |  asked Sep 14, 2010 4:13 PM [EST]  |  applies to Michigan

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