Can I Be Held Liable for Joining a Competitor After Signing a Non-Compete Agreement?

Hi,

I have been made to sign a plain paper letter stating that never in my life will I join or give consultancy to any company in the same product lines that I have developed during my employment with this 'company A', nor will I approach any of its customers and agents.

For 5 years, I have been employed in different industrial segments, so it was okay. But now, after 5 years, I applied for a job (since I was unemployed) and the company selected me, but it had the same product line as 'company A'. Based on my undertaking, can I be liable for breach of undertaking?

Hi designerpro 10,

You may very well join the new company. Your undertaking given to Company A is bad in law and will not constitute any breach.

Best,
Jai

Please send a message to Madhu.T.K. at CiteHr. He is an expert on such issues.

Have a nice day.

Simhan

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Hi,
I have been made to sign a plain paper letter stating that: never in my life will I join/give consultancy to any company in the same product lines that I have developed during my employment with this 'company A' nor will I approach any of its customers and agents.