Non-Compete Agreements

Protecting the Rights to Pursue the Future You Want


Noncompete agreements — the club that gets bashed over a reluctant employee’s head when a company is afraid the ungrateful employee might take on the company in the big bad world out there (and maybe even win.)”
~Joan E. Lisante, Esq., attorney and freelance writer

Many employees enter agreements containing non-disclosure, non-competition, and non-solicitation clauses that can impede their smooth transition into other jobs and careers. These restrictions both during and after employment can prevent an executive, partner, or professional from earning a living in his or her own industry for a lengthy time frame after employment ends, or from soliciting employees, clients, or customers after leaving employment. Let the New York employment lawyer at Bonnaig & Associates, LLC help you fight to protect your rights.

Fighting for Your Interests

These clauses pop up in initial employment agreements, unusual contracts that employees are required to sign in order to continue their employment with a particular company, or as a condition to receiving perks and bonuses. Individuals can also be prevented from starting a new business and from hiring former employees.
Ideally, you would consult with Bonnaig & Associates, LLC the minute you are presented with an agreement to sign. Early understanding of the contract can help you know more about the consequences of entering the said agreement or how the agreement could be tailored based on the current state of the law in this arena to be more protective of your interests.

If you would like to consult with us about the ramifications of an agreement you already signed, be assured you are in good hands. We have vast experience with these agreements and have the knowledge to help you narrow the scope of these clauses. It is possible to strategically ensure that this agreement does not jeopardize your future employment if any.

Why Work with Bonnaig & Associates, LLC?

It can be taxing on your pocketbook if you enter into such an agreement without the benefit of counsel helping you to negotiate its terms. If you ‘breach’ such an agreement, you may find yourself being sued in court, with your former employer seeking an injunction or temporary restraining order. Defending yourself in one of these actions can be prohibitively expensive. However, if you consult with an experienced employment attorney before signing one of these agreements, it’s less likely you will be slapped with this type of lawsuit.