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craneman47
Aug 27, 2007, 04:20 PM
If a salesman signed a non-compete clause in the industrial industry 6 1/2 years ago and the contract terms have changed without signing a new non-compete clause is it enforceable? He is not privy to "trade secrets".

excon
Aug 28, 2007, 05:29 AM
Hello crane:

Most non-compete agreements aren't legal if they prevent a person from working in their chosen profession for more than a year or so.

excon

ebaines
Aug 28, 2007, 10:44 AM
What do you mean by "the contract terms have changed"? I would think if there were any material changes then the employee would have to sign the new version to make it binding - unless the original contract you signed included a clause that said as long as you're an employee you are bound by whatever changes the company may make in the future.