I work for a grocery store and I recently got my CDL license. I applied for a job with Pepsi but I wasn't hired only because I work for this particular grocery chain. The district manager over the area has an agreement with the pepsi district manager that no one is allowed to be hired by Pepsi from the grocery chain. Do I have any legal action against this man? He is holding me back from furthering my career. He will not let me leave the grocery store because I work for him and he has said he absolutely will not let anyone go to Pepsi, let alone me, a hard worker. Is there a law against this and if so how do I go about seeking legal action against him or possibly the two of them. Please someone help me.
2006-07-13 02:40:23 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
There are contracts that you sign when you are hired on. You may not remember everything you signed. You MAY have signed a contract with the company that said you can't. Check out your personnel file. If not, you can go work for whoever you want.
2006-07-13 02:43:42 · answer #1 · answered by butterfliesRfree 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you sign a contract when you were hired to the effect that you can't go to Pepsi from this job? Were you even orally told about that? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you have no legal recourse. In fact, you may have no legal action at all, because if Pepsi won't hire you, you can't claim damages. However, Pepsi is not totally free not to hire you. If the manafers are in collusion, with no valid business grounds for that, they are restricting commerce (if you live in the US, that's a claim). You might even have an anti-trust claim. But, remeber, if you consciously entered into an agreement when you took the job, you have no claim.
2006-07-13 02:51:29 · answer #2 · answered by browneyedgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is what is great/bad about the American Judicial System...anyone can sue for anything. So techically speaking yes. But do you have a case? That's a question for an attorney. Most attorneys will see you for a free consultation or for a very reduced rate. You should try to find an attorney who specializes in employment related law and if you live in a small town, you may need to go to your nearest large city to find an attorney who can discuss your case. In any case, keep all your paperwork and other evidence. If anyone tells you anything relevant, keep a list of who told you what, when, and if there were any witnesses.
Good Luck.
2006-07-13 02:49:39 · answer #3 · answered by vbrink 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think your screwed my friend. if there is an actual contract between the two then there is nothing you can do, other than quiting the store and trying to get hired by pepsi (just be sure there isnt a clause that you cant be hired untill after a period of time after your employment with the store has been terminated). watch it, but you can work your way around it without your store owner knowing, if you can be slick with the pepsi district offices.
2006-07-13 02:46:37 · answer #4 · answered by da big red juggalo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is normal for an employer to prohibit their vendors from recruiting employees away from their jobs to go work for the vendor. It is not uncommon for this agreement to span months following the employee's separation from the original employer. The reason is obvious - prevent your vendors from stealing your valued employees.
Check your agreement with your present employer, if you are unsure of the terms you agreed to. If you proceed and learn that you agreed not to take a job working for your employer's vendor(s) while you were still employed and you took the job anyway, YOU will be looking at getting sued for breach of contract.
If your employer is just strong-arming you and there is no agreement that prevents you from taking the job with PepsiCo., you may want to talk to a lawyer about how to protect your rights. Your employer has attorneys - you may need one, too.
Good luck with your new career!
2006-07-13 02:50:53 · answer #5 · answered by © 2007. Sammy Z. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is BS. I am not a lawyer but i suggest you contact one and get some advice. I would contact these people, their service is inexpensive ($17 a month in my state) and you get lots of services for a small amount of money. Including legal advice. and there is no long term contract. It would be worth it, because I think you are being wronged.
2006-07-19 01:23:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There should be no such hindrance in existance. Contact the local labor board in your city and report this practice. He should have no such agreement since it sounds illegal and unethical
2006-07-13 03:06:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might have a case. I suggest that you speak to a lawyer in your area and pose this question to him or her.
Good luck.
2006-07-13 07:08:35 · answer #8 · answered by www.lvtrafficticketguy.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe you could start with the better business bureau?
2006-07-13 02:44:38 · answer #9 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont now you tell me
2006-07-13 02:58:42 · answer #10 · answered by katrinagtz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋