Legal Question in Business Law in Louisiana

My wife is a nurse case manager in Louisiana. She signed a non-compete that is jurisdictioned in Pennsylvania and does not identify a geographic region. It does state that she cannot go to work for companies that her employer currently does business with or competes against. She is starting her own company and will be doing business for companies that currently do not employ her current employer. Upon receiving her resignation, they informed her that they would be holding the $8000 plus bonus owed to her until they could verify that she is not violating her non compete agreement. Do they have the authority to hold the bonus pay that she has already earned? $5000 of that is due to her on the 15th.


Asked on 2/09/18, 9:28 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Larry Demmons The Demmons Law Firm

Based on your description above, the answer is probably NO, but I would need to review everything and discuss the issue with you in more depth to provide a more definitive response. Also, if they do withhold her bonus payment, they could be liable for penalties and attorney's fees pursuant to Louisiana law. Give me a call to discuss. Larry Demmons. 504-296-6417.

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Answered on 2/09/18, 9:39 am


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