Legal Question in Business Law in Ohio
Employee/Employer Conflict
I have worked for a company for many years and was about to start my own company. They bid on a job and I also bid on the same job while being employed with them. I was asked to resign and threatned with legal action. Is there a law against this and what catorgory does this fall under so I can further investigate this? Thank you.
Asked on 3/30/07, 11:09 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Frank Rozanc
Frank J. Rozanc, Esq.
Re: Employee/Employer Conflict
Bidding on a job in direct competition with an employer by while employed by them could be called tortious interference with business relations and/or unlawful use of business trade secrets. You could be found liable for substantial damages, particularly if you are found to be under a covenant not to compete with them.
Answered on 3/31/07, 12:49 am
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