All Questions and Answers about Non-competition

Appears to be overly restrictive non-compete, trying to understand the legal limitations
The company is a computer solutions company that provides computer stuff -- software, hardware, networks, and consultants. This non-compete appears to restrict: * Working for any company that performs...
2 answers  |  asked Jun 27, 2011 2:15 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Can I be held to a noncompete contract If I was laid off?
After being on medical leave (fmla) I was laid off do to not having enough work. But after appling for another job myfromer employer is saying I'm under a noncompete contract for 12 months. Iam gettin...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 16, 2011 3:15 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

I signed a non compete contract what to do now?
I'm a groomer been grooming for years. I started at a store in town for grooming I signed a non compete contract and now I want to quit and start my own business. The contract said I can't groom withi...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 13, 2011 07:01 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Is a non-compete agreement binding for a subcontractor if only the subcontractor signs it?
The agreement has a place for both signatures, but the employer did not sign it, only the subcontractor.
1 answer  |  asked Jun 9, 2011 05:02 AM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Is a non compete valid in my particular case as a contracted financial rep in Texas?
I am a former Allstate Financial Registered Representative that was on contract. Since leaving Allstate, I have had several former clients (friends and relatives) who have contacted me to ask about mo...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 6, 2011 3:50 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

In regards to a Non-Compete Contract does the following mean 12 months, or 12 months after working.
Here is the beginning of the non compete. I am wondering if it is for 12 months only, or 12 months after I would leave the company in anyway, (fired, or just want to work for a different company). I a...
2 answers  |  asked Jun 6, 2011 3:05 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Does the sale of a company continue the non-compete agreement?
I work as an independent contractor for a company. I signed a non-compete agreement with the owner. The company has now been sold to another LLC. Is the agreement still valid or will the new owner hav...
1 answer  |  asked May 4, 2011 3:07 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

If I DID sign a non-compete and my employer didn't mention it when I quit… is it relevant?
I worked for a very small local company for 6 years. In December 2010, I told my employer that I had interviewed at another company and was considering an offer (I was in a key role and wanted to give...
1 answer  |  asked May 4, 2011 12:12 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can an independent contractor be held to a non compete agreement?
I started working as an independent contractor for a house watch service. Over a year later the owner ask me to sign a non-compete form and did not give me a copy. I would like to work for another hom...
1 answer  |  asked May 3, 2011 3:52 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Is it valid if you quit on your second day?
I signed an offer of employment letter, started a job, and quit on the 1st half of my second day. I got an offer for a better job, the new job was as a sales manager and what I left to go do was Opera...
1 answer  |  asked May 3, 2011 3:33 PM [EST]  |  applies to Massachusetts