Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Under CA law Can an insurance broker refuse to release an agent from his agency appointment because he is going to work for a rival company that recruited the agent? It seems like an illegal deprivation of the agents right to earn a living in his chosen field, which in CA general employment law at least is a prohibited non-compete action.


Asked on 4/19/13, 2:46 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kristine Karila Law Office of Kristine S. Karila

Noncompete agreements are invalid in CA. However, if you have a contract to work for a certain time period and you don't work it, they may be able to sue you for their "damages." I'm not sure what you mean by "agency appointment" and I assume you are referring to a contract. I recommend that you contact an employment law attorney to discuss.

Read more
Answered on 4/19/13, 2:56 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Labor and Employment Law questions and answers in California