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ambiguous non compete clause

In my contract for work, there is a clause that states: ''The Employee agrees not to contract directly to facilities being servid by (this company) unless receiving written permission from the director for a period of three years following employment with (this company)''.

Is that 3 years from intial date of employment or 3 years from termination of employment? It doesn't specify.


Asked on 4/15/02, 9:01 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: ambiguous non compete clause

Ambiguities are construed against the writer of the agreement. I read the sentence as 3 years from the start of your employment. Contact me should your employer cause any difficulties.

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Answered on 4/15/02, 9:35 am
Peter Gonzalez Sanchez-Medina, Gonzalez, Quesada, Lage, Crespo, Gomez & MachadoLLP

Re: ambiguous non compete clause

Ambiguities are generally interpreted against the party who drafted the agreement, unless the agreement states otherwise. Based on the excerpt you provided, it appears the 3 years commence when you initially began your employment.

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Answered on 4/15/02, 1:12 pm


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