Q: I have a former employer threatening to enforce a non-compete against me. What should I do in this situation?
I am writing to remind you that pursuant to the provisions of your Nexstar compensation plan you are bound to certain post-employment obligations as follows:
Through March 25, 2025, you may not, whether directly or indirectly, with or without compensation, enter into or engage in the business of broadcast or digital media advertising or marketing consulting in the Charleston, SC DMA.
A: You really need to take all your documentation about this job and your agreement to a local attorney. The laws vary greatly from state to state about these non-compete agreements. In some states they are not enforceable against ordinary employees at all, in other states they are fully enforceable, and in others they are enforceable if you were an owner of the business. It isn't possible to give you a good answer here with only minimal information, and the attorneys here are from all over the US. You need to discuss with a local attorney and show him all the paperwork.
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