Legal Question in Employment Law in California
Non compete agreement
Are non compete laws enforceable in California as a condition of employment or as a condition of continued employment even if corporate offices are not located within the stata of California.
Asked on 11/22/06, 3:34 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Kirschbaum
Law Offices of Michael R. Kirschbaum
Re: Non compete agreement
With limited exceptions, non-compete agreements are not enforceable in California. Refusal to hire or terminating an employee for not agreeing to sign a non-compete may be grounds for wrongful termination.
Answered on 11/24/06, 2:07 pm