Legal Question in Employment Law in Ohio

Non compete agreement

My husband was forced to sign a non compete agreement with his company. He has worked there for 20 years. He has been offered a job with a competitor of his present company. How can he get out of the agreement without being taken to court? He is Native American. Would that make him exempt from it? He works from our home in Minnesota but his company is based in Ohio. Thank you for your help.


Asked on 3/19/09, 11:13 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

David Anderson Anderson Business Law LLC

Re: Non compete agreement

I would need to review agreement and consult with him regarding the circumstances of his signing the agreement. They may be enforceable in certain limited situations, but if it was signed "midstream" ( after his employment began) additional requirements are imposed for the agreement to be upheld.

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I have over 20 years of experience in business law contract cases.

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Answered on 3/20/09, 7:37 am
Howard Mishler Howard V. Mishler Co. LPA

Re: Non compete agreement

The old company will file to stop.

You need a Declaratory action filed in Ohio as soon as possible. Call or e mail for your free consultation.

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Answered on 3/20/09, 4:44 pm


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