i signed contract to not discuss certain company for 2 years. i quit, they owe me money, how do i get it?

Question

the company owes me over $2000 for over 4 mons. the contract said i can't discuss the co with anyone under no circu. i would like to talk to a lawer but do not want the trouble. please help

Answer 1

Any discussions that you had with your attorney would be subject to the attorney-client privilege, confidential communications, and would almost certainly could not be the basis for a breach of your confidentiality agreement (unless this is a matter of national security).

See an attorney.

Answer 2

Any restriction on discussing matters in confidence with an attorney is probably void. I'm pretty sure they would make trouble if you sent out a press release, but they can't deny you the right to hire your own lawyer.

Two years is probably too long to be valid unless you're in an industry doing something the government wants kept secret anyway.

See a lawyer.

Answer 3

Why do you not want to go to the trouble of talking to a lawyer? That is the only way you will know if you are really entitled to the money. And, if you are, perhaps a letter from the lawyer to your "the company" will shake some money loose.

Answer 4

They can't stop you bringing a suit about money owed - such a contract between employee and employer would be judged to be unenforceable. They are interested in defending their business, and don't want you to talk about their business affairs, but you can consult a lawyer and sue for your unpaid earnings without problems.