Legal Question in Business Law in Massachusetts
Sent a letter to my client
I was laid off from my previous employer on a payday and was never paid. Then, they sent me a letter saying that I violated my Trade Secret agreement when I started my own company and signed a client that I brought on to the previous employer. They also sent a letter to the client stating this fact and that if they didn't stop working with me they would file an injunction to force them to stop working with me.
Is this legal? I never signed a non-compete only a non disclosure of Trade Secrets Agreement.
This case is in MA but I live in Texas.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Sent a letter to my client
To answer your questions would require a careful reading of the Non-Disclosure of trade Agreement and any other documents you signed with your prior employer or were given by them.
If the employer is in Massachusetts you may have a right to file a complaint with the Massachusetts Wages and Hours Division regarding non payment of wages.
Consider retaining an attorney for more specific legal advice.
Re: Sent a letter to my client
Without reading the nnon-disclosure agreement, no one can answer your question accurately. It probably says client names are confidential and protected information. A non-disclosure agreement is not a non-compete and should not be interpreted as such. However, manay companies create both in one agreement. Also, I would need to know under what circumstances you signed the Non-disclosure agreement. When hired or some time after that like 6 months after being employed.
You have a claim under the Wage and Hour law. I suggest you contact an attorney ASAP.
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