Legal Question in Employment Law in California

hi,

my ex-empolyer ask me to sign a contract to stop me working for other company in the same industry for the next 3 year if i leave the company, and i only work there for 1-2 week, is that legit?

And he was offer me $2000/month, now i leave the company because i can't relocate, he want me to agreed on $10/hr for the hours i been work. which he never mentioned before.

Please let me know what should i do.

Thank you very much!

wise you have a wonderful day!


Asked on 3/29/12, 4:12 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Kirschbaum Law Offices of Michael R. Kirschbaum

In California, contracts which prevent employees from working for a competitor are generally not enforceable, unless the employee intends to use the former employer's trade secrets, which I'm guessing does not apply in your case. But if you no longer work there, what incentive is your former employer offering you to sign such an unenforceable contract?

Without reading the contract, it would not be appropriate to provide you with advice on what to do. Go see an employment law attorney who can read the contract and properly advise you.

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Answered on 3/29/12, 4:23 pm


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