H1b : chaning employer to client .Does my non competeting stand

[freedom82]

Hi, I joined a consultant in 2011 in CA. I had signed a non-competing with my consultant for $30,000. I have now moved to MA and am working for the same consultant. Now, my client have offered me a full time oppty. I am afraid that my current employer may ask the liquidity fee for $30,000. Please let me know if I should be paying the fee if it is legally binding and what are my options

Thanks,

R

 

[rahul412]

Yes, that agreement is still valid. Its better to check with an attorney.

[pontevecchio]

You should involve a LABOR Lawyer in MA and ask him to go through the contract and give you specific guidance.

[JoeF]

Non-compete agreements are generally void in California, as per the CA Supreme Court.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-compete_clause#California

 

[Timmie]

It could be that the employer could pay the consulting firm a recruiting fee to get you so that may void you of the non-compete if your consulting firm agrees.