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Zantac665

Zantac665

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Can i get sued for breaking my non-compete contract

On my hire date 6 years ago, i signed a non-compete for hair that i would stay outside of a 5 mile radious for 12 months. i left the salon 6 moths ago and now want to move within that radious because i have lost many clients in going far away. can i get sued and is the non-compete that i signed still binding?

 
 
 
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Submitted 245 days ago...

mahalo

mahalo

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Yes, you could get sued if you violate your non-compete. What the employer is protecting themselves from is exactly what you are trying to do - competing directly with your employer by encouraging their clients to come to you instead. The contract will still hold up and if they did sue you for damages, you would lose. I wouldn't risk it. Market to new clients and build your own base!

 

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Submitted 245 days ago...

Zantac665

Zantac665

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I was terminated from my booth rental agreement. if i move back into the radious i will not be marketing to their clients, there are roughly 7 salons all within a 2 mile radious. my clients have a hard time driving already as far as was, so if i move any further i will lose my livelihood. i really am in a pickle.

 

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Submitted 137 days ago...

Kaye

Kaye

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Ok first of all you need a copy of that contract! Second the answer unfortunately is yes but under certain conditions. Ask the company if they mindyou would be surprise how many don't really care.
Secondly it can be contested like every thing else. You'll need to show that no other option is available. for instance one town two salons same street. Your profession wouldn't allow otherwise reasonably.

 
 

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