Fort Worth, TX asked in Employment Law for Texas

Q: can I work for a company eve though I have a non- compete agreement?

I signed a 2 year Non-Compete Agreement that would prohibit me from working for another aviation staffing company within 50 miles of their office. But I only worked 1 week and a day with that company. I found a job that is 23 miles from that company.

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Jack Ternan
Jack Ternan
Answered
  • Plano, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: The answer to this question depends on the terms of the agreement and your new company. Is your new company a competitor? If so, you might not be able to work for them.

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