QUESTION
Can a boss sue you if you leave work after signing an agreement stating you won't work in a 5 mile radius and you do?
Asked on Aug 14th, 2012 on Labor and Employment - Florida
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Three years ago I went to work as a hairdresser for a salon that had me sign an agreement that I could not work in a five mile radius from her salon. We recieved no copy.
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Non-compete agreements are legal if you got something in exchange for the promise, and if there is a reasonable time limit and distance limit. 5 miles is reasonable. Was there a time limit or was it forever? If no time limit, it was unreasonable. They can still sue you but no court will uphold it.
Answered on Aug 17th, 2012 at 9:56 PM
Yes, probably. There is a Florida Statute that discusses limitations on non-compete agreements.
Answered on Aug 17th, 2012 at 8:34 PM