My Ex-Employer has been taking a part of my pay check

[Kiran787]

Hi 

I'm a US citizen working with a consulting company for 2.5 years. prior to that I worked with another company for 6 months. I quit my job with my old employer after the project ended. I have also given 2 weeks notice period before I moved to my current employer. 

Recently I came to know that my ex-employer has been paid 2$/hr since the time I joined the new company. When I spoke to my current employer, they said it is because they had an agreement with my ex-employer because he was not letting me go out of their company. 

I know it is not fair for my old company to resist my leaving and they have no rights to take a part of my pay from my current employer. 

Is there a way to stop this? and will I get my money that was deducted from my pay check so far? Please suggest.

Thanks.

[JoeF]

Did you sign a non-compete agreement with the old employer?

If you are a US citizen, you can find another employer...

[rahul412]

Contact an attorney. you will get your money back.