unsureinct
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? I'm in CT. The company that I work for was acquired about two weeks ago. We were given 3 days to fill out packets of paperwork and we were told by HR that the packet was not a "non-compete" and that it was only a temporary employment agreement for the next 60 days. We were also told that we were free and clear to look for employment elsewhere as they do not have enough positions available to offer to everyone, but not signing the paperwork would be tantamount to walking out the door, no paycheck, no severance, no unemployment. Since I couldn't find another job in 3 days, I felt that I had no choice but to sign. A week later I received an offer with another company, gave my two weeks notice, and was then informed by a "friend" that I could be sued if I accept the position. Part of the paperwork that we were required to sign was a nonsolicitation and nondisclosure agreement that bars me from performing my job for 2 years - whether the company that acquired mine ever offered me a position or not. And it hadn't, btw. Specifically, it bars me from soliciting (I work in marketing) or even providing services (also in customer service) to any client that has been a client of theirs within the past 12 months. The problem is that in my line of work, every other prospective employer will very likely pick up clients of theirs during this transition and the company that acquired mine has the vast majority of the business in the state (and country), so it's impossible for me to do my job if I can't market to their clients or former clients for 2 years. My question is - is this contract enforceable? Is there any chance that I can get out of this contract that I feel I had no choice but to sign?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
