Texas Questions and Answers about Non-competition

Will a non-compete agreement be valid after one year of employment?
I have been employed with this company for over a year and I have been instructed to sign a non-compete agreement. What are my rights and will it still be considered valid in Texas? The spa owner also...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 7, 2012 9:49 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Is my boyfriend bound by my non compete clause?
Due to ongoing conflict, I sold my half of a business to my partner. She made me sign a 1 year no compete clause for entire state of Texas. But my boyfriend has been selling similar items before we st...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 30, 2012 12:19 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

moving to CA to defeat a non compete agreement
Does moving to CA while you are currently employed with a non compete agreement in force invalidate it?
1 answer  |  asked Nov 5, 2011 7:30 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Is a non-compete agreement binding for a subcontractor if only the subcontractor signs it?
The agreement has a place for both signatures, but the employer did not sign it, only the subcontractor.
1 answer  |  asked Jun 9, 2011 05:02 AM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Is a non compete valid in my particular case as a contracted financial rep in Texas?
I am a former Allstate Financial Registered Representative that was on contract. Since leaving Allstate, I have had several former clients (friends and relatives) who have contacted me to ask about mo...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 6, 2011 3:50 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

If the current employer has "stifled" my career, not allowing for raises, growth opportunities, etc,
I am a senior manager, Director of Operations, for my organization. They were going out of business when I arrived, and we have experienced 62% growth since my arrival. I have asked repeatedly for a r...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 16, 2011 09:37 AM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Can you please clarify what "formal written negotiations" means?
I signed a contract to do sub contract work for a company. Before I had done any work for them, I terminated the contract (it was at-will employment) There is wording in the solicitation restrictions ...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 18, 2010 1:10 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

should i reply to a cease and desist letter
I was laid off and received a severance package. the package did not contain a non compete requirement. I recently received a letter from my former employer warning me that they feel i may have breech...
2 answers  |  asked Aug 9, 2009 11:00 AM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Does the non-compete agreement still apply
My employer has failed to pay me for a number of months. That would seem to be a breach of the employment contract. So would a non-compete agreement that is otherwise valid still be in effect? It woul...
2 answers  |  asked Aug 6, 2009 09:20 AM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Is this non compete enforcable?
My employer is offering to move me into an office position after 11 yrs. I have been working in the office here and there for about 2 yrs now. Now they are offering to train me in sales. In order to m...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 2, 2009 7:14 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas