Legal Question in Employment Law in Maryland

employment contract

I am 19 and a Licensed cosmotologist and was required to sign a contract at my salon/spa that if I left for any reason that I could not work at a competator performing in my same level of work within a 50 mile radius. There was not a date nor a time frame on this document. There was not a witness nor was it notorized. This was not on business letter head. Is this contract legal and binding? Don't I have a right to a copy of this contract?


Asked on 7/17/06, 8:04 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Adele Abrams Law Office of Adele L. Abrams PC

Re: employment contract

As you describe it, the non-compete clause would be invalid as unconscionably broad and unenforceable because there is no time limitation. If it were, they could hire everyone who does this work, immediately fire them and put all the potential competitors out of business. If you need help with this, contact us. Thank you. Law Office of Adele L. Abrams PC. www.employment-law.biz.

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Answered on 7/18/06, 10:46 pm


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