Ohio Questions and Answers about Non-competition

How long are non compete clauses valid?
I was fired in September 2010 after three months of working in staffing assistant/sales role at an agency here in Columbus. For the first two months I assisted with filling job orders and contacting t...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 7, 2011 08:17 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

My employer changed my benefits after I signed a noncompete? Is this legal?
Hello- My employment contract states that my employer will fund a HealthSavings Account, which is tied to the company's health benefit plan. The contract has a non-compete clause which kicks in after ...
2 answers  |  asked Jan 26, 2011 2:59 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

i signed a non-complete paper but it was not notarize is the paper legal?
i signed a non-complete paper when i was hired at company A the paper was not notarized so is it legal?now 72 days after i left company A and i work for company B even tho the companys are in the same...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 24, 2011 04:15 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Am I at risk of violating my non-compete agreement?
I was recently contacted by a retained search firm about an excellent career advancement opportunity. Upon completing the selection process, I was offered the job. I am concerned however that my curre...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 22, 2011 8:00 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

I signed a non-compete, its a special scenerio and I need to know my options.
It has been 14 months since I signed a 2 year non-compete clause in Ohio. The old telecom company sold many different products (wireless, T1, internet, phone equipment, lighting, etc.) only one of whi...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 1, 2010 8:31 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

If the company is under new ownership, is the non-compete agreement signed previously still valid?
I signed a non-compete agreementand the ownership changed 4 years later. The previous owner is still the acting President but not the majority owner. Work conditions have changed, the business is decl...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 4, 2010 10:54 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Is this enforeceable
Hi I signed a non-compete agremment with an OH company that in pertinent part states that: I 'shall not provide the same or similar services as those he/she provides to OH COMPANY to any other person ...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 18, 2010 12:53 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Non-compete
I went on leave 6/15/09 and then was fired on 12/15/09. Does my non-compete start when I went on leave or when I was fired?
2 answers  |  asked Oct 11, 2010 12:52 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Is my non-compete still enforceable?
I signed a non-compete with a company, but worked for a division of the company, that division has been sold and all the employees had to reapply. Is the non-compete still enforceable? I have not reap...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 23, 2010 09:59 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can't Work With Former Employees???
I'm being let go and looking for work with companies that DO NOT compete with my former employer. That said, my non-comp has a clause that states I will not "employ, assist in the employment of or OTH...
2 answers  |  asked Sep 22, 2010 7:00 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio