Where to seek help??

[fanblade]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NC

Hi,
I entered into a contract with my ex-employer and now there are some things they have changed and I am considering disputing. My ex-employer's head quarters are in a different state than mine. They have offices all over including my state (NC).

My question is this: In which state should I seek counsel if I decide to dispute what I think is a discrepancy?

Thank you in advance for your help
FB

 

[Antigone*]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NC

Hi,
I entered into a contract with my ex-employer and now there are some things they have changed and I am considering disputing. My ex-employer's head quarters are in a different state than mine. They have offices all over including my state (NC).

My question is this: In which state should I seek counsel if I decide to dispute what I think is a discrepancy?

Thank you in advance for your help
FB

What do you mean you entered into a contract? A contract for what?

 

[fanblade]

Thank you for your quick response. The contract is called a non-compete I think. Are you a lawyer in NC?

 

[Antigone*]

Thank you for your quick response. The contract is called a non-compete I think. Are you a lawyer in NC?

Did you read the TOS when you signed up?

 

[Proserpina]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NC

Hi,
I entered into a contract with my ex-employer and now there are some things they have changed and I am considering disputing. My ex-employer's head quarters are in a different state than mine. They have offices all over including my state (NC).

My question is this: In which state should I seek counsel if I decide to dispute what I think is a discrepancy?

Thank you in advance for your help
FB

Did you have an attorney review the contract before you signed?

 

[fanblade]

Hi
I don't think so. what is a tos? and no it was in our employee handbook. As far as I know nobody had any attorneys look at it?? I want to seek local help if I can but I don't know where to go. I don' want to pay some local lawyer just to tell me I need to go to the state where my ex-company is based out of.

Thank you in advance for your help
FB

 

[swalsh411]

What "things" have changed and what do you believe is a discrepancy?

Generally speaking non-competes cannot be so broad as to prevent you from making a living or working in your field. They can enforceable for example preventing you from soliciting former clients.

 

[fanblade]

Hi,
Well I work in computers and I am going to relocate. The non-compete said I can not work in a competing company or something of that nature. They changed it a little to non competing industries or something of that nature.
I am not going to work for a competitor but I am going to seek computer/IT employment.
Yes I am worried I can't get a new job because of this. At least in my field.
I just want to be prepared as possible. So if I need help do I seek it here or there? Maybe I worry too much about this stuff.

Thank you in advance for your help
FB