Can I get sued?

Question

I work for a small plumbing company in Ca. I have been looking to start my own business and word must have gotten out, as I was approached by one of the builders that the small company works for and was told the only reason they are still hiring us is because of me. They want me to sub-contract for them. This is a very good opportunuty for me to start my own business with a good client. I have signed no competition clause paperwork, can my company I work for now sue me?
I know it's not good practice, but they would find another company anyway.

I wasnt so clear in the first description.
What I met to say was that I did not sign a no competition clause.

Answer 1

If you've signed a non-compete and you take away a client of your company, it almost certainly violates that agreement. They can sue you for breaching the agreement.

Whether the agreement is found to be reasonable by the court is another matter.

Answer 2

Ewww that's sticky. You certainly can get sued for stealing your employer's client. Is there a time limit in your no competition clause? That's the only safe way out, unless your employer agrees in writing to not enforce it.
I can't believe I got negs. because this really is the way it works.

Answer 3

probably depending on the wording of you contract.

Answer 4

You couldn't get sued but you could be prosecuted if you don't have your own contractors license.

Answer 5

no, you can't be sued. its called a free market in a capitalist society. congratulations and good luck.

Answer 6

How could you get sued..it's called free enterprise.

Answer 7

YEP