I want to work for company A, but company B which I used to work for has an agreement with company A not to hire anyone within a year of working for them.
Is this legal in Florida?
2007-08-27 12:09:54 · 11 answers · asked by nobody a 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No-Compete contract? Then you can't work for company B
2007-08-27 12:14:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a regular guy, not some big deal, and if you can get Company A to hire you, Company B will probably not go to the trouble of taking you to court (even if you did promise Company B not to work in the same field or not to work for Company A or whatever you agree to).
Also, surely it is not a lifetime promise (contract). If you are worried about it, work somewhere else for a while in between.
2007-08-27 12:20:21 · answer #2 · answered by Snow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need to discuss this matter with an attorney in Florida. In most states, covenants not to compete are disfavored but allowed under very strict circumstances.
Based on the limited facts that you have given, in most states, the covenant not to compete would probably be partially enforced and partially not enforced. Company A would probably be allowed to hire you but could not employ you in any capacity similar to the type of job that you had at Company B. For example, if Company A is a tour company that had contact with Company B in connection with one-day tours in the Miami area, you would probable not be able to work with Company A in arranging one-day tours in the Miami area but might be able to work for Company A in selling vacation plans in Europe.
2007-08-27 13:09:25 · answer #3 · answered by Tmess2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Texas Attorney General's office has a web page devoted to the laws concerning debt collection. I'd read it carefully but under the harassment section it states very they cannot threaten you with arrest" "threaten arrest of the consumer, or repossession or other seizure of property without proper court proceedings" Only a court of law can issue an arrest order and I don't think any court will do this. The collector is blowing smoke to terrify you into acting rashly. I think there is a limit on how many times they can call as well, but look through the site for details. If this jerk continues harassing you, say you will contact the Attorney General's office and lodge a formal complaint. That normally gets them to back off. First: Demand the FULL name of the person you are talking to. Make them spell their name. You have the right to know who you are talking to. Second: Have them say clearly how much you owe. THere are a lot of fraudulent collectors around. Tell them to send it to you in writing. Last: DO NOT MAKE ANY VERBAL COMMITMENTS TO DO ANYTHING. Just don't. Don't say I'll see what I can do etc. Look at the site. The law will protect you from this type of harassment. Payday loans are nothing short of theft in my opinion. Here in Canada the gov came down on them over the interest rates they charge because no matter what you do, you can never catch up. Good luck and don't let them get you down. Do what you can, feed your family, keep a roof over their heads and pay the rest of your bills but don't let them intimidate you.
2016-04-02 02:25:47 · answer #4 · answered by Barbara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you've signed a non-compete with Company A, it's most likely enforceable. If you haven't, but this is just a "gentlemen's agreement" between the two businesses, that's kinda weird. Call an attorney in Florida to explain it. State right-to-work / covenant-not-to-compete laws are VERY state specific, so it's really important to ask this question to an attorney in your jurisdiction.
2007-08-27 12:13:07 · answer #5 · answered by Perdendosi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like an unenforceable contract to me, but Florida might have some wacky law that allows it. Most states don't allow people (or companies) to make contracts that bind third parties (which would be you, in this case). Talk to an employment lawyer in FL.
2007-08-27 12:17:01 · answer #6 · answered by Hillary 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There may be no-compete clauses, which are prevelant in the media, banking and other positions in the entertainment/business world. If there is such a stipulation in the contract, then your only reccourse is to talk with an attorney on the feasibility of challenging your situation.
2007-08-27 12:15:36 · answer #7 · answered by Zombie Birdhouse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you cant work for the other company as you have signed the contract.
2007-08-27 12:13:56 · answer #8 · answered by loopy d loop 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you sign a no compete statement? If so, yes it is legal.
2007-08-27 12:13:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's contract law it's in the contract.
2007-08-27 12:12:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋