Pennsylvania Questions and Answers about Non-competition
non-compete
I have worked for a company for 5 years. They are now asking me to sign a non-compete agreement. Can I refuse without getting terminated? Thanks
2 answers | asked May 18, 2009 1:21 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
non-compete hair salon agreement
I obtained employment at a local hair salon chain in 2007. When I first began employment, I had to sign an employment contract that included a non-compete clause stating I could not work within 7 air ...
1 answer | asked May 5, 2009 08:34 AM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
non-compete
I worked in sales for a moving company. My first day of work, they had me sign a non-compete. I never knew anything about it beforehand. I have since been laid off and am trying to get other employmen...
1 answer | asked Apr 20, 2009 11:25 AM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
Calling on new customers and not established clients
I have worked in residential security sales for a number of years. My question concerning the non-compete I had to sign is this; since my customers with my former company were a one time sale, and the...
1 answer | asked Feb 23, 2009 12:25 AM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
Severance, at will and non-compete
Hello, I'm a commissioned sales representative who will be laid off without cause ( at will employee ). I was asked to sign a non-compete agreement when this current company purchased my former compan...
1 answer | asked Jan 19, 2009 4:10 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
Can a non compete apply to select employees even if they hold the same position as others not asked
I work at a medical practice that was staffed with 2 doctors. One doctor is setting up a new practice and several employees will likely be going to work with him. The doctor that is staying presented ...
2 answers | asked Dec 6, 2008 1:05 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
Non-compete issue
I signed a non-compete with my employer. (Most employers in my industry require a non-compete before they hire you) I have learned no trade secrets and have no specialized knowledge of the company. My...
1 answer | asked Dec 4, 2008 3:44 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
Scope of geographic limits in non-compete
I recently left a sales position due to my position being eliminated and moved into a vp position (sales & marketing) at another company roughly 100 miles away in a similar business (security services...
2 answers | asked Nov 25, 2008 1:17 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
Non competition valid after 11yrs service?
I signed a Employment Agreement with a Non Compete clause in 1997. The company was one of the holding companys of the US parent. Since then the Parent has split itself into many holding companies, sol...
1 answer | asked Oct 21, 2008 10:10 AM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
Non-Compete for Software developers.
I am a software developer and was hired by Company A to work as a contractor for a client in the Bellevue area. Since Company A did not do H1B visas, they referred me to company B. So I am an empoyee ...
1 answer | asked Aug 21, 2008 5:32 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania