I signed a non-compete for an office supply company 4 years ago, does it still apply?
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I signed a non-compete for an office supply company 4 years ago, does it still apply?
About 2 years ago I transferred to another state within the company and started working in a new position but I didn’t sign a new non-compete. I quit working for that company 6 months ago. My non-compete states that I cannot work for a competitor for a year after leaving.
Asked on January 26, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Florida
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
There is no time limit on contracts--the fact you signed a contract four years ago does not make it invalid today. Also, changing your position or your location (e.g. being transferred to a new state) within the same company would not invalidate or terminate the non-competition agreement, unless the agreement specifically said that it only applied to the job/location you had when signing; otherwise, there is no need to sign a new non-compete and the old one would remain in force. From what you write, you would seem to be bound by the agreement.
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