QUESTION
Can I be accused of blackmail for just trying to come to an agreement with my past employer?
Asked on Nov 04th, 2013 on Litigation - Washington
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I quit my job and, in doing so, arguably violated a section of my employment contract. My former employer is now threatening to sue for money damages. However, I have been contacted by a state agency that wants to investigate my former employer for safety violations. Can I let my employer know that I will not cooperate with the state agency if they agree to drop their potential lawsuit against me? Or is this a form of blackmail?
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Michael J. Breczinski
It sounds like a form of blackmail.
Answered on Nov 07th, 2013 at 9:43 AM
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See an attorney with details, in such a situation I would not even guess without all of the details.
Answered on Nov 07th, 2013 at 9:15 AM
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Oscar E. Toscano, Attorney at Law
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A lot of facts are needed. Do not post them on a public forum. You will need a good trial lawyer.
Answered on Nov 07th, 2013 at 9:11 AM
James Edward Smith
Sounds like extortion.
Answered on Nov 07th, 2013 at 9:07 AM
Thomas Edward Gates
You cannot play both ends to the middle. You do not want to be caught up in the investigation. Making a side agreement with your former employer with just bring you down with him.
Answered on Nov 07th, 2013 at 8:33 AM