I was previously working with a mattress company as an Assistant Manager; however, I resigned with immediate effect due to some personal issues. I have now joined a competitor at a higher position. However, my previous company had added a clause that I can't work with a competitor for 2 years and are now threatening to file a lawsuit against me. What shall I do? I never knew about the clause until today, and no one in the company knows about the same. Kindly advise.
From United States, New York
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I don't think it is a legally valid clause. Please discuss with a known lawyer and find out. Whatever it may be, if you are not communicated with and have not accepted it, then you are not a party to that.
Regards, Kamesh
From India, Hyderabad
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191Regards, Kamesh
From India, Hyderabad
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Have you signed any bond or undertaking? If yes, what are the damage charges mentioned in the said clause if you were to join a competitor?
If the same is true, the company may file a civil suit against you to recover the said damages.
Regards, Kiran_R
From India, Pune
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If the same is true, the company may file a civil suit against you to recover the said damages.
Regards, Kiran_R
From India, Pune
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An issue on the same topic was discussed last week as well. Please follow the link below:
https://www.citehr.com/393699-legal-notice.html
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Madhu.T.K
From India, Kannur
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https://www.citehr.com/393699-legal-notice.html
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Madhu.T.K
From India, Kannur
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