Illinois Questions and Answers about Non-competition

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

Non-competite clause in new job offer
I sell products to salons and am considering leaving my current job to go to a competitor. The new job is requiring me to sign a non-compete. This would prohibit me from working for any other company ...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 19, 2011 11:38 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

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3 answers  |  asked Dec 8, 2011 09:43 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Will a cancelled contract constitute a violation of non-compete?
I signed a non_compete agreement with my employer, but also have some clients of my own. A prospective client contacted my employer by mistake to engage my services, however cancelled the contract bef...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 9, 2011 1:52 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

prospective new job is not a direct competitor
I have a possible opportunity to work for a company that is in the same generic industry however does not, nor would not compete with any customers of my current employer. Would this still violate my ...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 27, 2011 1:44 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

My employer is moving out of state
My current employer has decided to move out of state. I am not willing to do this, nor is it economically feasible at this time. Is my non-compete agreement still valid?
1 answer  |  asked Feb 27, 2011 1:38 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Can a hospital prevent an occupational therapist from working for another hospital in a non-compete?
I accepted an offer for employment in another state via phone conversation. I quit my job, sold my house and was in process of moving to Illinois. I was then told I had to sign a non-compete or the jo...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 9, 2011 9:24 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

If compnay not registered in IL, can they enforce Non compete?
My question involves employment and labor law for the state of: IL and NJ I Work in IL at a client place through a vendor from IL since June 2008. I am employee of a company based in NJ. this company ...
2 answers  |  asked Oct 15, 2010 08:32 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

My non-compete says I can do no work I did with my ex-employer anywhere in US. Is it enforceable?
My non-compete states that I cannot do any of the work that I performed for my former employer (engineering), anywhere in the United States for the period of one year. I did not quit, I was laid off. ...
3 answers  |  asked Apr 22, 2010 9:16 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

signed12month consultant non-compete, moved to different position 1 year ago, is non-comp valid?
Upon hire I signed a "Consultant Non-Compete Agreement" for a 12 month period upon termination. I have since moved into a non-consulting position (same company) for over 1 year. Does the consultant no...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 2, 2009 06:06 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois