[GWN7]

I was at a sales meeting (in Ohio) and the new sales manager handed out a non compete form. The sales rep sitting beside me was a lawyer and he told me to not read it, sign it and hand it back. Afterwards over drinks he explained the reason why. As they had basically told us to sign it or else if they actually decided to try and enforce the agreement you could argue they forced you to sign or you would loose your job. By not reading it you had no understanding of the contents and because you were forced to sign you didn't need to understand the agreement. He also pointed out that they never supplied a copy for us so it was null and void because you could have signed anything that they presented. We were also given no time to consult a lawyer. As mentioned before they would have to sue in each state you operate in to enjoin you from earning a living. Which means huge legal bills for them.

Now saying all that see a labour lawyer and turn it from a non compete agreement into a employment contract. They don't want you to work for two years, then they should pay you for that period if they end the contract.