What can be done if my former boss is threatening to sue me for violating a non-compete agreement but the job I’ve accepted has me doing completely different work?

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What can be done if my former boss is threatening to sue me for violating a non-compete agreement but the job I’ve accepted has me doing completely different work?

Does her claim have any ground? She has told me if I quit she won’t pursue legal action.

Asked on January 15, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Pennsylvania

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 8 years ago | Contributor

It depends exactly on what the non-compete says: a non-compete can legally, for example, bar you from working for a competitor in *any* capacity or position--not just one like your former job. A non-compete is a contract, and contracts are governed by their precise language and terms. You are advised to bring a copy of the non-compete to an attorney to review its language and the situation with you.


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