Legal Question in Employment Law in Michigan

I was given a new Employment and Confidentiality Agreement which is back-dated to August 2012 (the date an employee purchased the company I work for). Upon review, there is a "Covenant Not to Compete" section that is quite broad in geography, length of time, and industry. The gist of the agreement is that I cannot own a business or be employed for three (3) years after termination in the entire states in my general industry. I cannot be employed by any current or future clients for three years. There is no statement of compensation given to me for signing this agreement either.

I have not signed the agreement. Can my employer fire me if I do not sign?


Asked on 3/28/13, 7:37 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
William Morrison Action Defense Center

You can be fired for any reason which is not unlawful. Your employer's request is not unlawful. However, if the contract is overbroad in time, geography, and occupation, it is likely to be unenforceable.

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Answered on 3/28/13, 8:07 am


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