Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Non Compete

I was laid off after 21 years with a software company and had to sign a non compete agreement to receive my severance pay, my question is:

in CA what does a non compete agreement restrict me to? For example is it possible for me to take a job at a compeditor? If I start my own business and my previous employer customer contact me from general advertising is that unlawful?

Please help clarify what the law say about non compete agreements in CA.

Thanks


Asked on 4/03/09, 3:57 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Daniel Bakondi The Law Office of Daniel Bakondi

Re: Non Compete

You are asking a complex question with lots of potential details and scenarios, and I have not yet looked at the agreement either.

Let me know if you want a consultation by email..

Best,

Daniel Bakondi, Esq.

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Answered on 4/06/09, 10:02 pm
Alden Knisbacher knisbacher law offices

Re: Non Compete

Non-competes are generally illegal in California. (See Business and Professions Code Sec. 16600.) You could file suit against the former employer for making you sign the non-compete -- and have it declared invalid.

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Answered on 4/12/09, 5:07 pm


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