Non-Compete Agreement

Losing an employee, either due to termination or resignation, can be a hardship for an employer. In addition to the inconvenience of having to find and train a suitable replacement, it can be difficult and awkward to deal with the potential fallout from a particularly acrimonious parting. This is especially true if you suspect your former employee is violating the terms of his or her non-compete agreement. If you have reason to believe that your former employee is working for a similar company, or has started one of his or her own to directly compete with yours, a non-compete investigation by Callaghan & Callaghan can help you prove your case in court.

What is a Non-Compete Agreement?

Many employers have new hires sign a non-compete agreement as part of the onboarding process. This agreement states that in the case of termination or resignation, the employee will not accept a similar position from a direct competitor, nor will he or she found his or her own company that would act as a direct competitor. A former employee who is found to be in violation of a non-compete agreement faces serious legal repercussions, including payment of compensatory damages to the former employer, for being in breach of contract.

What Can Happen to My Business as a Result of a Non-Compete Violation?

One of the biggest reasons for an employer to require the signing of a non-compete agreement in the first place is to protect trade secrets that could ultimately destroy your business if divulged or copied. A former employee who is in violation of a non-compete is also capable of passing on sensitive client information to companies who can use the information against your business. Hiring Callaghan & Callaghan to look into the matter can save you a world of trouble, and possibly even save your company from ruin. Callaghan & Callaghan can help you prove that your former employee has violated the terms of a non-compete agreement with a complete and thorough investigation conducted through appropriate and ethical means of gathering evidence that can be used in court.