Legal Question in Employment Law in Georgia
Non-compete
Is the following enforceable?Employee agrees that for a period of Twenty-four (24) months after the occurrence of the termination of the Employee's employment (except for downsizing or layoffs), he/she will not, without the prior, express written approval of the President of the Company in each case, contact, attempt to solicit supply chain and material handling related equipment, engineering or consulting services, either directly or indirectly through a third party, own, operate, control, or work in a business in direct competition with the Business of the Company where, in the performance of such employment, Employee will engage in the duties, responsibilities and functions performed by Employee during his/her employment within the Trade Area. As used herein, the term ''Trade Area'' means all prospective clients and active clients that the Employee has had contact (in person or on the phone) and all pipeline projects (budget or active) that the Employee is aware of through his employment.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Non-compete
A meaningful response would require a review of the entire contract, as well as facts surrounding job duties, employer and industry.
Re: Non-compete
Most likely not, due to the length of the restriction and the lack of a defined geographic area. However, I would need more information before I could give you a reliable answer. I would be happy to give you a free consultation if you would call me at the number listed in my profile below.
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