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Can a company hold me to a non compete agreement within NYC?

I am currently at a company and signed a non compete agreement when i started. Please note it does not discuss any monitary value that would be provided if i was dismissed. I alos signed this when i started in the company as an inventory analyst. I had sense then been promedt to a client services rep. I have been offered a potential position at a direct competitor.

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Covenants not to compete are often not enforeceable. This depends on the nature of your position, the responsibility you have,and the geographical area and time limit in the Agreement. My partner James DeFelice is skilled at intepreting these documents. If you wish him to review the Covenant to determine how enforceable it is, you can get our contact information at our website: www.sarnoanddefelice.com
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