Legal Question in Employment Law in California
My part time employer wants me to sign an agreement preventing me from offering similar services elsewhere. Can he do that? I teach classes in his gym, and now he wants me to sign a "non-compete" agreement with him, even though I only teach there about 10 hours per week. I'd starve if I agreed to such a restriction!
Asked on 7/27/10, 4:12 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Generally, "every contract by which anyone is restrained from engaging in a lawful profession, trade, or business of any kind is to that extent void." California Business and Professional Code � 16600.
Answered on 8/02/10, 8:28 am
Your part-time employer, however, could terminate your employment.
Answered on 8/02/10, 8:37 am
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