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simonwar

Junior Member
What is the name of your state?United Kingdom, South Wales.

(Not sure if this is the right forum, but struggled to select one that fits?)

I am a hairdresser and own a salon.

I recently employed a new stylist, (and advertised by her name only), that she had come to work for me. This is very common in hairdressing and the advert goes a bit like "Kristy Hair Studio, (my salon) welcomes Anna, (the new girl)".

It comes to light that she had a contract with her previous employer indicating that she could not work within 2 miles of that salon for 1 year after her employment ends.

My salon is over 4 miles away from this salon.

However, I have been issued a County Court summons to defend a case where I am being taken to court for apparently breaching the said contract.

However, the case against me implies that by advertisng that i have employed a new member of staff, that i am in breach of the contract and breaking the law.

What should I do, what sort of process should i go through to defend my case. Can I get legal aid. Do I need a solicitor, what type, etc etc.

I have recently given birth to a baby girl and I am really struggling with the situation.

Someone help!

Kristy.
 


BelizeBreeze

Senior Member
simonwar said:
What is the name of your state?United Kingdom, South Wales.

(Not sure if this is the right forum, but struggled to select one that fits?)

I am a hairdresser and own a salon.

I recently employed a new stylist, (and advertised by her name only), that she had come to work for me. This is very common in hairdressing and the advert goes a bit like "Kristy Hair Studio, (my salon) welcomes Anna, (the new girl)".

It comes to light that she had a contract with her previous employer indicating that she could not work within 2 miles of that salon for 1 year after her employment ends.

My salon is over 4 miles away from this salon.

However, I have been issued a County Court summons to defend a case where I am being taken to court for apparently breaching the said contract.

However, the case against me implies that by advertisng that i have employed a new member of staff, that i am in breach of the contract and breaking the law.

What should I do, what sort of process should i go through to defend my case. Can I get legal aid. Do I need a solicitor, what type, etc etc.

I have recently given birth to a baby girl and I am really struggling with the situation.

Someone help!

Kristy.
It's simple. Have your attorney write a nice letter to the other salon reminding them that since you were not a party to any contract between the new girl and the other salon, he/she will move for dismissal and legal fees including costs.
 

BelizeBreeze

Senior Member
FURTHERMORE:

Come back here and post the EXACT wording of the advertisment and the exact wording of the heading on the summons.
 

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