Competition issue

[stephanie2013]

I have left a business as a salesmen, that I worked for for almost 15 years. I have started my own business in the samefield that I left, my contacts came with me. No clause of competition was ever done. Did not conduct business until after I left. Old employer threatening to sue that i stole his business and hardship. what do I need to do.

[FindLaw_Miriam]

Hi stephanie2013,

Thanks for your post. Sorry to hear you are having problems with your old employer.

If, as you state, you are certain that no contractual clause (known as a restrictive covenant) existed preventing you from taking these contacts with you, it is unlikely your old employer will have a strong case against you.

If you are in doubt, it may be worth contacting an employment solicitor to review your old contract. Contact Law can put you in touch with a local employment solicitor.

Good luck,
-FindLaw Moderation Team