nON-CoMPETE AGREEMENTS

Were you made to sign a non-compete agreement and work in California?

Is that agreement hindering your career?

If so, the agreement may be unenforceable. 

California was one of the first states to ban non-compete agreements and has a strong law against them, except in very narrow circumstances. In almost all cases (except for the narrow exceptions), non-compete agreements are unenforceable in California.  

Unfortunately, some employers still use these in California against unsuspecting employees.

The practical impact for the unsuspecting employee is that they feel constrained about obtaining a new job or even starting their own business. Usually, a judge will simply throw out the agreement, unless it meets one of the narrow exceptions. 

Don’t be fooled if you are presented with a non-compete agreement when you start employment or during your employment, or are threatened with legal action when you leave employment, and your employer asserts that they have a valid non-compete agreement.

Let us review this with you. Contact Michael Trust Law, APC today to discuss your situation.