Legal Question in Employment Law in Louisiana

Possible settlement

I recently worked for a company and generated many customers while employed by them. I recently quit and was hired by another company that does the same work and my former employer does not want me do this and is threatenting me with a lawyer if any of the customers come over to my new employer. I had no agreement saying I could not work for another company doing the same work. They say I did but also admit they cannot produce the document. If they do not want me to work for a compettitr can I ask for a settlement from them so I will not go to work elsewhere in this field?


Asked on 6/19/05, 6:27 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Larry Demmons The Demmons Law Firm

Re: Possible settlement

In order to prevent you from working for a competitor, your old employer must have a "non-competition" agreement with you - presumably something you signed. A non-solicitation agreement is something else they must have if they want to prevent you from soliciting any of their customers. I'm not sure why you would want to "settle" with them at this point, because they haven't presented you with anything that binds you - from what you've said. You should probably discuss this matter with an attorney.

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Answered on 6/20/05, 9:49 am


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