I have a non-compete, non-hire and non-solicit with my employer/consultancy in MI, which deals with software services. I have been with this firm for over 3 years and currently working in TX at the client site. The client wants to hire me, but my employer tries to enforce the non-compete agreement. Is it breakable, as well enforceable?
2006-10-24 05:30:28 · 2 answers · asked by TX_Worker 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
My opinion would be that your current employer would be crazy to try and enforce a non-compete in Texas.
Having been to several state (CA, NM, MA) hearings regarding employee, employer relations (disputes), the state is generally leaning towards the employee side in all cases. I believe this happens because the employer almost always has more resources than the employee which, makes the proceedings unfair to the employee.
The only cases where I could imagine the employer has an advantage would be when the employee is in the million dollar or more tax bracket.
2006-10-24 05:46:12 · answer #1 · answered by ggraves1724 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Non-compete contracts are usually not enforceable - at least in Texas.
2006-10-24 05:46:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋