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I had a Project Manager/Sales Rep who resigned in December. We have evidence that they accepted a position with a competitor back in August and were promoting and selling our competitor's products to our current customers while still employed by us, receiving benefits and having expenses paid... View More

answered on Mar 24, 2025
The cause of action that is most likely to be successful is a "Breach of Fiduciary Duty" claim> Even without a "non-compete" agreement, employees owe their employers a duty of good faith and fair dealing and are not allowed to "steal business" or otherwise... View More
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