Questions and Answers

Is my non-compete agreement still enforceable against me?
I signed a non-compete agreement with my employer over 13 years ago. Since that time, the company for which I originally was hired, integrated with another company, as a result, the original company w...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 31, 2011 1:15 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Is a Non-Compete enforceable if employee termination occurs within 90 day probationary term?
I was hired on Jan. 3, 2011 and required to sign a 2 year non-compete within certain service areas of the company hiring me (Waste Disposal Industry). I was terminated 03-29-11 and will be paid throug...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 30, 2011 06:13 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Changing vacation after prerequisite worked/absorbing a year's vacation
The company I work for has in it's employee handbook stated that after working a year and one day of the next, the employee will have so many weeks of vacation available to them (amount dependant apon...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 16, 2011 11:08 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Does a non-compete encompass the entire business entity or just the specific position when signed?
Ex-employer "A" had me sign a non-compete. I was working in the health care field in a corporate office for a nurse registry. "A" fired me two weeks ago, and I secured a position with "B" within a few...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 16, 2011 07:30 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Employer is asking to sign non compete for 1 year thereafter
Here is the content: Non Compete: During the term of this agreement and one year thereafter, independent contractor agrees to not provide any services in any capacity, with or for any company client f...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 2, 2011 5:17 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Can a non-compete be enforced if too broad?
I was let go from a FL-only homeowners insurance company. During the exit process, I was told I could not work for a "direct competitor." I just got a copy of the non-compete and it says it is for 1 y...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 28, 2011 2:32 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

how can my boss assume i quick my job?
I came into work as usual on a monday, when i came in someone from the other office was there in my seat, then clinic supervisor came up and took me in his office. he stated you took your pictures hom...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 28, 2011 1:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Employee
Hello, I had an employee that worked as my assistant. He had no office experience until I took him in. Because of my big heart I co signed a car for him and bought him all kinds of gifts because he wa...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 15, 2011 4:38 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Can an employer install hidden cameras in general work areas to monitor employees?
1 answer  |  asked Feb 1, 2011 11:19 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Mutual Separation Agreement - Severance - Signed & Notarized - Now they want to Void & Null it
I was let go by my employer after 6 years of reliable service. They offered me a mutual separation agreement with severance included in the agreement. I got it signed and notarized and employer got it...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 11, 2011 3:32 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida