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In_The_Wind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-16-06 06:46 AM Original message |
How legally binding is a signed agreement not to work for the competition? |
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asthmaticeog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-16-06 06:48 AM Response to Original message |
1. They can sue him for breach of contract, among other things. nt |
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In_The_Wind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-16-06 06:51 AM Response to Reply #1 |
2. Is it really a legally binding contract? |
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asthmaticeog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-16-06 06:57 AM Response to Reply #2 |
4. Well, I haven't read it, |
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In_The_Wind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-16-06 07:22 AM Response to Reply #4 |
6. I'm afraid you may be right. The starting salary is better. Too bad! |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-16-06 08:28 AM Response to Reply #2 |
13. In some cases they are completely unenforceable |
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fishwax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-16-06 10:16 AM Response to Reply #13 |
18. I'll second that |
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The Velveteen Ocelot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-16-06 06:53 AM Response to Original message |
3. Depends on whether the court thinks it's too restrictive. |
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billyskank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-16-06 07:16 AM Response to Reply #3 |
5. There is such a thing as an unconscionable contract |
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In_The_Wind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-16-06 07:33 AM Response to Reply #5 |
9. It's hard for employers to find qualified workers. |
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In_The_Wind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-16-06 07:28 AM Response to Reply #3 |
7. He isn't planing a move to another location. $2 an hour more is tempting. |
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Callalily (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-16-06 07:31 AM Response to Original message |
8. Be very careful here! |
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In_The_Wind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-16-06 07:37 AM Response to Reply #8 |
10. You've all voiced my thoughts and concerns. |
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fishwax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-16-06 10:26 AM Response to Reply #8 |
19. i wouldn't be so quick to assume that |
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Deep13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-16-06 07:55 AM Response to Original message |
11. No casual advice is going to be adequate. |
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philosophie_en_rose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-16-06 08:22 AM Response to Reply #11 |
12. True. We also don't have all of the facts. |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-16-06 08:46 AM Response to Original message |
14. I think it depends on the state. |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-16-06 08:59 AM Response to Original message |
15. His current employer can sue his ass off. |
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eyesroll (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-16-06 09:09 AM Response to Original message |
16. What everyone else said...plus, it depends on just how much this |
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nothingshocksmeanymore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-16-06 10:04 AM Response to Original message |
17. In California, they mostly aren't worth the paper they are written on |
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In_The_Wind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-19-06 06:01 AM Response to Reply #17 |
21. I suggested calling a lawyer. |
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nothingshocksmeanymore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-19-06 03:32 PM Response to Reply #21 |
22. You are welcome to bother me anytime |
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Hugin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-16-06 10:29 AM Response to Original message |
20. It depends on if your friend can afford a better lawyer than they can... |
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