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Is a non-compete agreement transferable when a business is sold.
I signed a non-compete agreement approximately 3 1/2 years ago in 2006, with a franchise business, as a independent contractor (1099) commission only. Three months ago the franchise business was sold....
1 answer  |  asked Sep 23, 2009 2:08 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

can they make me go back to the job i had
what if my fce says clearly this patient does not meet the requirements for return to work
1 answer  |  asked Sep 23, 2009 12:27 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

What can be done when employer fails to correct issues?
A person is not cooperative with any of the others in a work environment. This person has seniority, but is not a supervisor. He mistreats his peers, but is an angel with his customers. He often hogs ...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 22, 2009 11:02 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Should I sign a non-compete when I am bringing skills to the job to create new function there?
I am interviewing for a sales job. I have very specific skills in a specific sales area. I am interviewing for a new division that I would create and run at the company. My prospective employer wants ...
2 answers  |  asked Sep 22, 2009 06:27 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Serverance - calculation of eligible weeks
I have recently been given a severance deal, the company is stating I am only qualified for 12 weeks of seperation due to my rehire in 2002. In June I celebrated my 25th year. They are claiming when I...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 21, 2009 12:02 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

is it disparate impact when employer places conditions on intermittent leave to care for disabled
One of the circumstances is that the employer had placed conditions on the use of intermittent leave (FMLA/CFRA)that required employees to provide doctor notes to certify each and every time intermitt...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 19, 2009 3:17 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Are Non-Compete & Ind. Contractor Agreements void if the contractor has been charged with a felony
1 answer  |  asked Sep 18, 2009 6:43 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Can my son open his own business?
My son traveled across the country and was emplayed as a PGA professional for about 8 months at an indoor golf teaching franchise. He had taught for many years previously and used similar equipment to...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 17, 2009 1:20 PM [EST]  |  applies to Arizona

What if there is no date on the non compete? Do they last forever?
1 answer  |  asked Sep 16, 2009 2:48 PM [EST]  |  applies to Virginia

Is an electronicly knowledgedment of a non-compete agreement included in our company handbook valid?
I used to get the employee handbook once a year electronically. I read it and check the knowledgement. On the handbook, there is a non-compete document included. I never physically signed it but knowl...
4 answers  |  asked Sep 16, 2009 1:40 PM [EST]  |  applies to California