2007-01-11 05:00:44 · 3 answers · asked by crazygirl 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I'm not a lawyer and I hope a lawyer does post an answer for you. It strikes me as unethical for an employer to expect you to sign a non-competition agreement, especially after hiring. I have less concern about a non-disclosure agreement regarding the company's propietary business which is more reasonable. On the other hand, I have some experience with non-competition agreements and in the majority of cases, they are quite unenforcable since no employer can remove your right to earn a living.
But rather than rely on Yahoo answers for this one, I think it is crucial that you get proper legal advice on this before you sign anything!! Good luck.
2007-01-11 05:10:02 · answer #1 · answered by seachange9899 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure they can. You can ask for compensation to sign it and it should be at least your income for the time of the no compete clause. If they fail to compensate you then it should be considered nonbinding in most courts. Note it on the form that you sign as to the amount of any compensation. Most states are a right to work state and you could probably still work in that field if you do leave and go to work for the competition any way.
2007-01-11 13:09:18 · answer #2 · answered by golferwhoworks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No not advisable
2007-01-11 13:07:18 · answer #3 · answered by Queeny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋