Legal Question in Business Law in Florida

Sigining an aggreement

My employer is insiting on me sigining a aggreement that for three years due to my access to sensitive info. I can not seek employment with any competitors, should I leave or get dissmissed from the company for any reason.

Ill sign it for not realeasing the sensitive information but for me not to seek employment with another comapny, is that against the law. I feel I shouldn't sign it, or ask him to revise it. Can I get fired for not sigining this aggreement?


Asked on 8/29/07, 4:06 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Johm Smith tom's

Re: Sigining an aggreement

Yes you can be fired if you don't sign.

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Answered on 8/29/07, 4:29 pm
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Sigining an aggreement

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Florida is a right to work state and you can be fired for any reason. If it was not based on your fault, you are entitled to unemployment benefits if you have worked enough weeks to qualify. If not, you will not necessarily receive anything. So, you can be fired if you refuse the agreement.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 8/30/07, 12:49 am


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