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Should my wife sign this?
Posted on 10/3/11 at 9:12 pm
Posted on 10/3/11 at 9:12 pm
My wife is in sales and just gave her two week notice to her current employer that she's leaving to go work for a competitor. They mentioned today that they wanted her to sign something before she left. We don't know for sure what it is but it's likely to be some sort of confidentiality, non-compete letter.
Other than goodwill, is there any reason why she should consider signing something like this before leaving?
My advice to her has been that she's under no obligation to sign anything before leaving a company and she'd just be exposing herself to more risk than necessary by signing it. Am I missing anything?
Other than goodwill, is there any reason why she should consider signing something like this before leaving?
My advice to her has been that she's under no obligation to sign anything before leaving a company and she'd just be exposing herself to more risk than necessary by signing it. Am I missing anything?
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Posted on 10/3/11 at 9:13 pm to Pheeze
Hell no
Posted on 10/3/11 at 9:33 pm to Pheeze
I'm going with a big NO.
....unless it's the back of her last paycheck, before she deposits it.
If nothing else, get her to bring it home so you can read over it.
....unless it's the back of her last paycheck, before she deposits it.
If nothing else, get her to bring it home so you can read over it.
Posted on 10/3/11 at 9:57 pm to Pheeze
She should not. Although I doubt the contract would be perfected if they don't pay her anything.
Posted on 10/3/11 at 10:07 pm to Pheeze
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Should my wife sign this?
Tell her to bring it home before she signs it, as she wants to make sure you are part of the process (she can tell them that she always consults with you for your advice and opinion before making a decision).
If they want a signature right then and there, tell her to politely decline.
Posted on 10/3/11 at 10:13 pm to TheHiddenFlask
We're thinking it's likely she'll just be let go tomorrow instead of letting her work the full two weeks. If this is the case then they'll probably pressure her to sign whatever it is before walking out the door.
At a minimum I'm telling her to resist by saying she wants to have a lawyer review it. Hopefully this will allow her to get out of it without pissing them off too much. I think it's pretty clear that she's under no legal obligation to sign it she just seems concerned about maintaining a good relationship with her old company.
At a minimum I'm telling her to resist by saying she wants to have a lawyer review it. Hopefully this will allow her to get out of it without pissing them off too much. I think it's pretty clear that she's under no legal obligation to sign it she just seems concerned about maintaining a good relationship with her old company.
Posted on 10/3/11 at 10:20 pm to Pheeze
Why would she be concerned about good relationship with the company if they are coercing her into signing some agreement on the spot with legal review? Just say no!
Posted on 10/4/11 at 6:06 am to slaphappy
I would definetley tell them she will consider signing it after and only after your lawyer has reviewed it.
If it's a non compete in 99% of the cases they won't stand up to a legal challenge anyway. Therefore they may say don't worry about it if they can't pull a fast one on her.
If it's a non compete in 99% of the cases they won't stand up to a legal challenge anyway. Therefore they may say don't worry about it if they can't pull a fast one on her.
Posted on 10/4/11 at 8:21 am to Pheeze
Find a lawyer to tell you the answer but my non-legal opinion is absolutely NOT.
Posted on 10/4/11 at 9:04 am to Pheeze
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We're thinking it's likely she'll just be let go tomorrow instead of letting her work the full two weeks.
If you leave my company for a competitor you are immediately let go.
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If this is the case then they'll probably pressure her to sign whatever it is before walking out the door.
hell no
Posted on 10/4/11 at 10:16 am to Cash
she's under no obliation to sign....should have had her sign a non-compete when she was hired. Too late now.
Posted on 10/4/11 at 10:22 am to Im4datigers
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should have had her sign a non-compete when she was hired
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