QUESTION
Can I be held to a non compete clause after being laid off the the company I was working for changes its name in North Carolina..
Asked on Nov 18th, 2014 on Employment Contracts - North Carolina
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I have a five year non compete clause with ;no set start date except for the date signed.
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Yes, you can be held to a non-compete after you have been laid off. However, the non-compete has to be enforceable for you to be held to it. Five years is probably too long to be enforceable, but you will need to consult with an employment attorney to see if it is enforceable.
Answered on Nov 18th, 2014 at 2:56 PM
I am an experienced attorney focusing on employment law in North Carolina and Tennessee. This post/response is not meant to constitute legal advice.