Legal Question in Employment Law in Florida

Re: Non-compete agreement

I just posted an answer to another non-compete question in which I said: "Unfortunately, this question is beyond free legal advice, at least IMHO. You need an attorney to review the contract and any other pertinent material, such as a handbook if there is one. If you want to hire an attorney to give you a written opinion on your rights, please feel free to email directly to me."

While I do not generally use this site to try to drum up business, it is true that non-compete contracts require legal analysis and research beyond free advice, especially if you want to try to break the contract. The best way to do that is often to have an attorney negotiate with the former employer.

I also said:"In general, non-competes are valid and must be followed if they are reasonable in time and geography. Two years is considered reasonable in Florida . . . It also usually does not matter that you were fired, unless there really is something wrongful about the discharge. That could affect the contract."

I don't know the geographic restriction in yours, so of course can't comment on it.

If you feel you need an attorney, please feel free to email.

Good luck.

Jeff Sheldon

Jeffrey L. Sheldon

The Sheldon Law Firm

CAVEAT: This is only general advice based on limited facts and knowledge of the situation. It thus can not be relied upon as legal advice nor it the author responsible or liable for any actions by the parites involved in the matter.