Legal Question in Business Law in Florida

Re: Non-compete agreements

If their policy is or becomes that you have to sign, then you have to sign or risk losing your job.

Re: Non-compete agreements

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Yes, a company can require employees to sign a non compete agreement for continued employment. Failing such, they do have the right in Florida to fire you without cause at any time. There is no law in Florida that requires any additional compensation or benefits for employees who sign non compete agreements.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.