Legal Question in Employment Law in Florida

Confidentiality agreement

My husband signed a two year non-compete with a national grocery distributor that just bought out his company this year. They are out of Alabama and we are in Florida. The new job is a smaller competitor who has 50 per cent of his products not carried by previous employer. And 50 per cent that may over lap. They all sell to the same customers, independent and chain convenience stores. The former employer considers the current prospective employer to be a compettitor, via the letter we signed for today. How they know, all I can say it's a small world. My previous employer even encouraged me to get compettitors pricing books from my customers. I have no ill will to my former employer. They were a great employer until sold to a large company. All I want is a job to provide for my family. Can this non compete bring legal ramifications? What are my options, I'm supposed to be signing employment papers with my new employer very shortly.


Asked on 12/14/07, 7:34 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Stuart M. Address Law Offices of Stuart M. Address, P.A.

Re: Confidentiality agreement

The non-compete may bring serious legal ramifications. Sometimes they are enforceable and sometimes there are ways around them. It would be important for you to consult an attorney with a copy of the non-compete. If you would like to consult with me, please call.

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Answered on 12/17/07, 11:02 am
Scott Behren Behren Law Firm

Re: Confidentiality agreement

You need to meet with an employment attorney that can review the terms of the non-compete agreement and determine the enforceability of it. Probably need to let potential new employer know about the possible issue. Feel free to call me if you wish to set up a consultation.

Scott Behren

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Answered on 12/17/07, 8:43 am


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