Can I share non-compete with new employer?

Not a lawyer, and you can ask one locally to you, but normally yes, you can unless there is something in writing that says otherwise… and you SHOULD share it, because the company that hires you will likely be threatened with a law suit along with you if you have a substantial period of time remaining under non-compete.

Can you hire someone with a non-compete agreement?

Answer. In California, noncompete agreements are illegal as a matter of public policy. This means that an employer cannot keep an employee from going to work for a competitor or starting a competing business once the employment relationship ends.

How do I break a non-compete agreement?

The candidate can talk to their current employer about breaking the noncompete agreement. The employer might not actually care about the noncompete. If the employer is willing to break the agreement, the candidate should get a release signed by the employer.

Is a non-compete valid if fired?

When you sign a non-compete agreement, the enforceability of the document does not depend on why you leave a company. If you voluntarily leave or if you are fired, you still cannot go and work for a competitor, as a general rule. The employer still has trade secrets that he does not want to let go to a competitor.

What do you need to know about non-compete agreements?

Your Rights Non-Compete Agreements. A non-compete agreement is a contract between an employee and employer. A non-compete prohibits an employee from engaging in a business that competes with his/her current employer’s business.

Do I have to notify my new employer of my non-compete?

Yes, but you should be informed when you do. This is important because you want to make sure you alert your new employer to any issues it may face as a result of your current non-compete since those obligations follow you after you leave your current employer.

Do you get paid more if you sign a non-compete?

The short answer is no. Nothing is forcing an employer to pay you more for signing a non-compete agreement, just as nothing is forcing you to sign it. However, most employers will pay a “consideration,” which is additional compensation for the employee who agrees to the terms of the non-compete agreement.

Can I quit my job without a non-compete agreement?

No. However, not agreeing to a non-compete agreement, may cost you your potential job (or your current job, if your current employer now wants you to sign an agreement that did not apply to your employment before.)