Legal Question in Employment Law in Michigan

I am currently working for a cleaning service and was asked to sign an employee contract stating that I would not, during my employment or for 5 years after, divert or attempt to divert clients away from the business. I was just wondering if this is legal. Thank you.


Asked on 6/12/13, 6:25 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
William Morrison Action Defense Center

It's legal, but it may not be enforceable because the time period is too long. 1-2 years is the norm,

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Answered on 6/12/13, 7:04 am
Timothy Klisz Klisz Law Office, PLLC

I agree. The time frame may be unreasonable but the request is perfectly legal.

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Answered on 6/12/13, 9:22 am


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