non-compete distance
I signed a non-compete agreement that stated I could not work at a competing company within 20 miles. What is the best way to get an accurate measure of the distance from one business to another?
1 answer | asked Oct 11, 2005 1:05 PM [EST] | applies to Ohio
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"As the crow flies" is the safest approach
Most employers would argue that that the 20 mile limitation is drawn as a straight line. This would be the most conservative approach to take. With the prevelance of precise mileage on MapQuest and Google Maps, however, you can argue that the employer intended the distance to be driving distance. However, with every legal argument comes the potential for a lawsuit, so this would expose you a bit more to the possibility of a suit.
Best,
Neil.
posted by Neil Klingshirn | Oct 11, 2005 2:10 PM [EST]
Most employers would argue that that the 20 mile limitation is drawn as a straight line. This would be the most conservative approach to take. With the prevelance of precise mileage on MapQuest and Google Maps, however, you can argue that the employer intended the distance to be driving distance. However, with every legal argument comes the potential for a lawsuit, so this would expose you a bit more to the possibility of a suit.
Best,
Neil.
posted by Neil Klingshirn | Oct 11, 2005 2:10 PM [EST]
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