Legal Question in Employment Law in Utah

Non Compete how can you get out of it

My husband sing a non compete in 1997 the company he worked for sold out 3/2000 he quit working for them in 1/01 we forgot about the non compete because he was doing what the non compete said he could for the last 4 years for the previous company. the owner said that it need to be renewed yearly. but there was no date on the paper. now after four month they are saying that he ca't work for any one in that profession that he has been doing for 19 years.for at least 18 month. basicly they are taking our livlyhood away. this is the only thing he has done since he was 18 years old. how do we get out of this mess.


Asked on 4/26/01, 8:37 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

Re: Non Compete how can you get out of it

Non Competition agreements are required to be limited in time and scope - meaning that the agreement to not compete only applies to a limited geographic area, for a limited time (usually 1-2 years) and for a specifically defined job description.

In order to evaluate your circumstances, I would have to visit with your husband and have a copy of the agreement. I will provide an initial consultation at no charge. Please call (801) 876-4422. You can fax the agreement to (801) 876-4411.

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Answered on 6/18/01, 12:08 pm


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