Legal Question in Employment Law in Massachusetts

I'm an architect. My firm is asking all employees to sign a non-compete which would not allow us to go a competing firm for one year after leaving. If I refuse to sign it and get let go, can I fill for and collect unemployment ?


Asked on 8/01/11, 12:37 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
William Harrington Law Office of William T. Harrington

In my opinion, if you refuse to sign the agreement, the employer can fire you but you should be entitled to receive unemployment. However, I cannot state that definitively as I am not aware what the DUA's policy is in regard to that specific situation. You may want to contact the DUA and ask them.

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Answered on 8/01/11, 12:49 pm


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