What to do if the employment contract that I signed states that I cannot go to work for any manufacturers or any companies that my employer is contracted with?
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What to do if the employment contract that I signed states that I cannot go to work for any manufacturers or any companies that my employer is contracted with?
I am employed by a company as a manufacture’s representative. I have been in this electronics business for over 30 years. This company represents electronics companies in our territories. However, I have a company that we represent which wants to hire me. That would entail dropping my current comany as a line the represent which would take monies away from them. Does this type of law have merit? Is it enforcable?
Asked on May 17, 2013 under Employment Labor Law, Arizona
Answers:
Tricia Dwyer / Tricia Dwyer Esq & Associates PLLC
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Hello. I urge you to seek private attorney advice regarding the agreement you have with your employer. The attorney will scrutinize the agreement, etc., and ultimately provide you with a legal opinion as to your rights and options. It is said that courts tend to look upon such agreements with disfavor. Reasonableness is a factor. Whether there has been consideration (an exchange of something of value) is a factor.
Some attorneys, myself included, are available seven days for emergency legal needs. All the best.
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