employee's rights regarding employer's request for signing non compete agreement, violation of non compete

You may be able to sue, inasmuch as a non compete is a contract and the contract was breached. The question is "what are your damages?" Can you recover enough to make it worth litigating. Often one seeks injunctive relief with a non compete, but it is too late for that. You would have to prove that the breach of the non compete caused you economic harm.

Thanks for your question. Since I am an attorney, I cannot ethically give you specific legal advice on your situation, since you are not my client, but I can only provide you with general information that you may find helpful.

It is not clear from your question if you or your company has suffered any economic harm from the violation of the employee’s non-compete contract. If you have, and the harm is substantial, you may wish to seek recover of your damages. However, be aware that Florida courts tend to view non-compete contracts with great suspicion.

The best advice that I can suggest is to review the facts with a Florida attorney who can work with you on the unique circumstances of your situation.

Best of luck,

Shawn C. Newman, Esq.
Attorney At Law
1881 NE 26th Street, Suite 212E
Wilton Manors, FL 33305
(877) 552-9385
Shawn@ShawnNewman.com