non-compete question
I recently went to work for a pet sitter and signed a non-compete agreement. Things have not worked out between us and she sent me an email stating "I've decided I need everything from you that belongs to ****** i.e. client folders and all business documents, if you want to keep the clients under a new business name that you have been doing in your neighborhood, its fine with me, but not doing business under the name ******." With this email from her, does this negat the non-compete and allow me to be able to continue pet sitting under me own business name?
1 answer | asked Sep 21, 2004 05:28 AM [EST] | applies to North Carolina
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cevenant
There is very little in the law that isn't gray. Your employer is acting better than some who have required their employees to sign covenants, but I would suggest that you seek a consultation with counsel just to make sure. As for whether her email voids the covenant you signed, I think you should go over all the facts with a lawyer just to be safe. The email is certainly helpful, but it is not wise to render a legal opinion about a covenant based on such scant information. Good luck.
posted by Reagan Weaver | Sep 22, 2004 12:14 PM [EST]
There is very little in the law that isn't gray. Your employer is acting better than some who have required their employees to sign covenants, but I would suggest that you seek a consultation with counsel just to make sure. As for whether her email voids the covenant you signed, I think you should go over all the facts with a lawyer just to be safe. The email is certainly helpful, but it is not wise to render a legal opinion about a covenant based on such scant information. Good luck.
posted by Reagan Weaver | Sep 22, 2004 12:14 PM [EST]
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