Kentucky Employment Contracts Legal Questions

It is impossible to answer your question from the facts provided. Generally speaking, the hearing officer makes a determination based on, among other things, the demeanor and credibility of the witnesses. Since the outcome of this matter appears to depend on which side the hearing officer believes to be telling the truth, it is just not possible to provide any useful help to you.... Read Answer

As a general matter, employers do not have to pay "vacation pay" unless they have agreed to do so. You do not set forth facts showing your clear entitlement to such pay. If you believe you are entitled to compensation that your employer has not paid, you have two basic choices: (a) complaint to your state's labor department, or (b) sue to collect the amounts you are owed. Depending on the amount in controversy, suit may be possible in an informal or small claims forum.... Read Answer

In most cases, restrictive covenants in employment are not enforceable if deemed unreasonable.  Some states (California) have even stricter rules, and will not enforce such a covenant under virtually any circumstances.  Without knowing a lot more, it is impossible to determine whether your covenant is likely to be enforced in KY (I'm assuming that both you and the party with whom you signed the agreement are from Kentucky), but it seems, from what you have described, as if it might not be.  The 2 year restrictive period and the geographical scope both seem as if they might be deemed excessive.  You should consult a Kentucky attorney about this problem.  If you can't afford one, consult the local bar association.  Most bar associations have programs to provide help to people who can't afford attorneys.... Read Answer