Legal Question in Employment Law in Illinois

letter of agreement

I signed a letter of agreement with a new company. When I informed my current employer that I would be leaving, they made me an offer that was too good to refuse. Can I recind the agreement with the new company and stay with my current company?


Asked on 9/05/07, 5:49 pm

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Re: letter of agreement

It really depends on the terms of the "letter of agreement". Generally, a company cannot unreasonably restrict you from being employed by another company, even a competitor. However, reasonable restrictions are permissible. What are the terms of the letter you signed with the new company?

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Answered on 9/07/07, 4:22 pm


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