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fanblade

Junior Member
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*

Senior Member
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

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

Proserpina

Senior Member
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

Junior Member
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

Senior Member
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

Junior Member
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
 

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