What is the name of your state? NJ
I do part-time freelance telephone research work for a company in Indiana, averaging less than $100 a week, and very erratic. For the past two weeks I had $20 worth of work. All of their clients I have done work for are in the Midwest. I would like to offer the same service to companies in NJ, but I did sign a non-compete clause that said I may not engage in the same service for 2 years after termination.
Am I really barred from creating my own small, part-time business here? I am curious as to what the likelihood is of them suing me...and what is legally binding in what they wrote.
What if I was to need a full-time income, would I legally be forbidden to do what I do for two years? When I began the work, I needed the extra income, and didn't contest the non-compete.
I really can't afford to hire an attorney on this, but advisors at SCORE suggested I clarify matters re the non-compete before I begin.
Thanks to anyone who offers advice.
JackB
I do part-time freelance telephone research work for a company in Indiana, averaging less than $100 a week, and very erratic. For the past two weeks I had $20 worth of work. All of their clients I have done work for are in the Midwest. I would like to offer the same service to companies in NJ, but I did sign a non-compete clause that said I may not engage in the same service for 2 years after termination.
Am I really barred from creating my own small, part-time business here? I am curious as to what the likelihood is of them suing me...and what is legally binding in what they wrote.
What if I was to need a full-time income, would I legally be forbidden to do what I do for two years? When I began the work, I needed the extra income, and didn't contest the non-compete.
I really can't afford to hire an attorney on this, but advisors at SCORE suggested I clarify matters re the non-compete before I begin.
Thanks to anyone who offers advice.
JackB