Is this non-compete enforceable?

I signed a non-compete that seems to state I would be compensated an extra $100 beyond my future compensation for signing but I was never paid such money.

Could this nullify the contact? Could I be paid this at any point during or after my employment to keep the contract valid?

The contract states that by signing it, I agreed I received it. (Which I didn't notice when signing.)

Thank you!

Update:
-I signed it about 1.5 years ago.
-I'd like to develop a webite that either competes against it or is in the same industry but doesn't target the same customers. (It's a niche dating website.) Once my site is ready for launch, I would quit.
-I've kept accurate records of hours worked but I don't have copies of pay checks unfortuately. Hours don't match up to $$$ anyway because he gives arbitrary bonuses based on performance.

2 answers  |  asked Jan 6, 2012 3:53 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Answers (2)

Alejandro Caffarelli
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posted by Alejandro Caffarelli  |  Jan 9, 2012 08:46 AM [EST]
John Otto
Very interesting question. How long ago did you sign it? Do you now want to leave or do you want to keep working? If you're leaving, then by all means send a letter stating you are revoking your agreement to the non-competition clause because you never received the consideration for it. If you want to keep working, that's a sure way to get fired. You'll have an evidentiary hurdle if the case ever gets to trial since you acknowledge in writing that you received the money. How do you prove that you didn't receive it?

posted by John Otto  |  Jan 6, 2012 7:51 PM [EST]

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