Employers may require employees to sign non-compete agreements to prevent them from working for a competitor for a certain period of time. However, since employees often have experience and expertise that would benefit a competitor, employees have the temptation to go work for a competitor, especially if the competitor offers a higher salary.
If former employees break a non-compete agreement, the former employer may file suit, seek an injunction, and collect monetary damages. The former employer may also file a tortious interference claim against the current employer. This claim could result in the current employer facing the same liabilities as the employee.
If you or anyone you know has questions about a non-compete agreement, contact the
Houston employment attorneys of the Ross Law Group at 800-634-8042.