Legal Question in Business Law in Georgia

no compete agreement

I signed a no compete and only worked for 2 months under the agreement. The company(A) did not provide any work for 7 months, then I went to work for another company(B) that subcontracts from the company(C) that I was introduced to by company(A). Company(A) is now pursuing company(C) and possibly me for lost wages. Company(A) was subcontracting from company(C) but was terminated. Should I be concerned, does company(A) have rights to my wages? Also, the no compete has an indefinite time, is this legal? Am I competeing with (A) even though they were terminated and do not work with any of the companies I work with? What are the parameters of the no-compete? How easy are they to defeat? Thank you for your help


Asked on 5/13/08, 8:04 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Charles W. Field Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law

Re: no compete agreement

There too many unanswered questions to give you a reliable answer in this type of forum. Consult with a local attorney.

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Answered on 5/13/08, 3:37 pm
Glenn M. Lyon, Esq. MacGREGOR LYON, LLC, Business Attorneys

Re: no compete agreement

Whether the non-compete is enforceable depends on many factors. You will need to have an attorney review the whole agreement to determine its enforceability. If it is held to be enforceable, company A could pursue all damages stemming from your breach of the non-compete and garnish your wages to satisfy any judgment they may receive.

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Answered on 5/13/08, 9:48 am


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