Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Non compete
I recently left a service oriented company. Then, later, I had an opportuntity to work at one of this firms former clients, which I did. However, I signed a contract that stated I would not work for any clients of this company for a set period of time (1 year). My former employer is threating to sue and is suggesting that this relationship caused damages. Even though this company did not renew its contract with my former firm. Also, the contract states that this shall be Governed by California law even though I worked in a different state.

Is this clause legal in California? Do you know any cases similiar?

Thanks, any help would be greatly appreciated.

Asked on 5/17/99, 3:45 pm

Ken Koury Kenneth P. Koury, Esq.

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Re: Non compete

California law you say? Well, try this code section on for size:

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE

SECTION 16600-16607

16600. Except as provided in this chapter, every contract by which

anyone is restrained from engaging in a lawful profession, trade, or

business of any kind is to that extent void.

Answered on 5/22/99, 2:46 am

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