All Questions and Answers about Non-competition

Is my non compete agreement enforceable?
I signed a non compete with a lawn maintenance company called Floralawn who has been doing buisness in Lakeland for 19 years. I started off as the Account Manager and then they changed my title to Lan...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 10, 2012 09:31 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

My employer has two year non-compete clause - that seems awfully long.
Our company provides urban and regional planning consulting services. A one year non-compete seems more than sufficient to cover their business needs but two years seems excessive. The firm does not p...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 5, 2012 10:33 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Question on a Unique Non Competition Agreement
I have a Non Competition Agreement with my Employer "XYZ" and i am working for a customer based out of Allentown,PA 1) It states "The Agreement shall be Constructed in accordance with the Laws of the ...
3 answers  |  asked Feb 27, 2012 10:33 AM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

How to get copy of a signed non-compete aggreement from former employer
I have asked my former employer for a copy of a signed non-compete agreement during pre and post-employment period. Former employer is not giving me a copy of signed non-compete agreement. How can I g...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 16, 2012 10:17 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Can a part of a non-compete void the whole agreement?
My non-compete with former employer contained three pages and I signed all three. On page two there was a paragraph which stated "can't work for anyone in this field, two years" I crossed it, I wrote ...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 15, 2012 09:05 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Don't understand non compete I signed
I signed a non compete and I don't understand what some of the categories means such as: Own, manage, be employed by or otherwise affiliated with, any person, corporation, firm or other business entit...
2 answers  |  asked Feb 10, 2012 11:49 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

How do I get out of my Noncompete contract from a previous employer?
I worked for a home health aide company located in Fairfield, PA for less than four months. Toward the end of my employment there, I was led to another job where it would better hours, more convenient...
2 answers  |  asked Feb 3, 2012 3:23 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Can I apply for work as a LPN if I signed a non compete as a Community Relations Specialist
I signed a non compete after I took a job with a nationwide hospice provider as a CRS(sales manager) Three months later I fear dismissal because I am unable to bring in enough referrals. My non compet...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 2, 2012 2:32 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can I fight the non complete clause
My employer provided an offer letter thting tht I would make up 10 10% each quarter and 20% at year end. I have been meeting my goals however the compnay had paid very few bonuses and never at the agr...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 28, 2012 10:43 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

employees resigned to work for home health previous worked LTC
I was employed by a Long Term care company, I accepted a position with a Home Health Agency, employees who worked with me at a LTC company resigned and want to work for me at the Home Health Care Comp...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 27, 2012 8:52 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio