Legal Question in Employment Law in New Jersey

I'm an independent contractor working in IT industry, an employment search firm placed me with a client(not their direct client, they went through 2 more vendors).Now I was asked to sign a non-compete contract with the search firm where in they claim that the client I'm working for is their direct client.My question, is this leagal(can they claim themselves to be direct vendor?).If I refuse to sign the contract , can they stop my paycheck(I'm 1099 contractor).

The placement firm is located in NJ and the Client is in CA.


Asked on 7/22/10, 5:21 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

I have fought this kind of fight many times. I can not answer your question without more info, and I need to see your contract with them.

Give me a call, make an appointment to come see me, and I will go over this with you, and give you some advice.

Robert Davies, Esq. 201-820-3460

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Answered on 7/23/10, 3:14 pm


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