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The new hire bound by a non-compete signed elsewhere

Il neoassunto vincolato dal patto firmato altrove · Legal · Advanced

The case

You just hired a skilled, well-referenced purchasing manager. In week three, a cease-and-desist arrives from her previous employer: she has an 18-month non-compete, with duly paid consideration, covering exactly your sector and region. She claims she considered it void because the consideration seemed trivial; the previous employer's lawyer announces action against her and against you for unlawful poaching. Your lawyer says the covenant has some weak points but is not manifestly void. Meanwhile she is working, and has already contacted suppliers she used to manage. How do you handle the situation?

Hai appena assunto una responsabile acquisti brava e referenziata. Alla terza settimana, arriva una diffida dal suo precedente datore di lavoro: la signora ha un patto di non concorrenza di 18 mesi, con corrispettivo regolarmente pagato, che copre esattamente il vostro settore e la vostra regione. Lei sostiene di averlo considerato nullo perché il corrispettivo le sembrava irrisorio; il legale del precedente datore annuncia azioni contro di lei e contro di voi per storno illecito. Il vostro legale dice che il patto ha qualche profilo di debolezza ma non è manifestamente nullo. Lei nel frattempo lavora, e ha già contattato fornitori che seguiva prima. Come gestisci la situazione?

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