Non-compete....can't work same profession for two years?? what?
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Non-compete....can't work same profession for two years?? what?
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in Georgia if you are fired, or if you quit - and you have signed a very restrictive non-compete clause agreement...can you really NOT work in your chosen field in the city you live?? I can see the company not wanting you to take their business clients or take trade secrets but to not even let you take another job in your same career??? IS this really legal?? Before the agreement is signed what can be done to work with the employer to lighten up!??
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open4one
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If it's that restrictive, it probably isn't enforceable. They can't force you to move, and can't prevent you from earning a living. Invest $200 or so in a lawyer and have them read it. |
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tabs3trainer
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They have given you knowledge and experience. Their way of doing things is something they need to protect. There is no way to prevent you from sharing secrets or clients and just saying they were found out a different way.
The purpose of a non-compete is more than just protecting secrets and clients. They would have a different clause if that was what they wanted. When you work for your competitor and are good, then you are taking away from them and giving their competitor a leg up.
Keep in mind it doesn't mean you can't do a similar job -- for example, I work with legal software. I wouldn't be able to work with another legal software company, but I may be able to work for a hardware company, or a banking software company without being in competition.
If you want to have an attorney look at the legal document before you sign it, you can certainly ask to do that if you are unsure of the legal ramifications of signing it. But they have the right, at any time, to let you go. |
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PAUL C
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If you signed this contract for the sake of employment, one might consider your, rather than their, motives. |
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