Florida Questions and Answers about Non-competition

Enforceability of Non Compete contract
I have worked in the retail automotive industry for twenty five years, two years ago and out of desperation due to the economy, I took a job in "middle management" at a local dealership. The duties an...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 3, 2011 5:42 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Upon leaving employment, does employee have to re-sign the Non-Compete Agreement?
If an employee leaves the company, is the Non-Compete Agreement only legal if it is resigned on their last day of employment or is it valid with their signature dated when hired? Thanks, Christine Car...
2 answers  |  asked Sep 21, 2011 12:09 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

If I am being fired by a company do I have to sign a non-compete agreement?
I cussed at the president of my company and now feel he will fire me soon. I have never signed a non-compete but feel the company will pressure me into signing one before I leave. What "consideration"...
2 answers  |  asked Aug 11, 2011 10:57 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

does a non compete need to be signed by both parties to be enforceable.
I am looking for employment after having ben terminated by my employer, and I asked for a copy of the non compete. It is only signed by me is it enforceable.
1 answer  |  asked Aug 8, 2011 07:59 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Enforcibility of non-compete
Hello, I am educated in a very small, unique, highly specialized allied health field that relies on referrals from doctor's and therapists. I was recently forced to resign, and signed a non-compete as...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 5, 2011 1:54 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

is non compete legal in the stste of fl
1 answer  |  asked Jul 23, 2011 6:42 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Appears to be overly restrictive non-compete, trying to understand the legal limitations
The company is a computer solutions company that provides computer stuff -- software, hardware, networks, and consultants. This non-compete appears to restrict: * Working for any company that performs...
2 answers  |  asked Jun 27, 2011 2:15 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

I signed a non compete contract what to do now?
I'm a groomer been grooming for years. I started at a store in town for grooming I signed a non compete contract and now I want to quit and start my own business. The contract said I can't groom withi...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 13, 2011 07:01 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Does the sale of a company continue the non-compete agreement?
I work as an independent contractor for a company. I signed a non-compete agreement with the owner. The company has now been sold to another LLC. Is the agreement still valid or will the new owner hav...
1 answer  |  asked May 4, 2011 3:07 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Can an independent contractor be held to a non compete agreement?
I started working as an independent contractor for a house watch service. Over a year later the owner ask me to sign a non-compete form and did not give me a copy. I would like to work for another hom...
1 answer  |  asked May 3, 2011 3:52 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida