Non-Compete Agreement Questions
Non-Compete Agreement Questions
My supervisor has asked that I have the engineering firm I found sign a non-compete agreement so that this firm does not take our client. Now, here are the questions: I have heard of employees of firms signing non-compete agreements, but do companies require other companies to sign them? Is it even something that can be done?
I have not been able to find any occurrences of such a situation online. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I did search through this section of the forum and did not find the answers to my questions.
"Structural engineering is the art of modeling materials we do not wholly understand into shapes we cannot precisely analyse so as to withstand forces we cannot properly assess in such a way that the public at large has no reason to suspect the extent of our ignorance." -Dr. A. R. Dykes
RE: Non-Compete Agreement Questions
Enforceability of non-compete agreement is always questionable at best and varies greatly by states and type of professions. I am of course not a lawyer, but have looked through enough on the subject for my own interest. For a proper advice and language, consult your companies attorneys.
Rafiq Bulsara
http://www.srengineersct.com
RE: Non-Compete Agreement Questions
My first question would be "Who made the drawings?"
In my state, it's illegal for me to stamp drawings that weren't prepared by me or under my responsible supervision...
You might search some of the threads in the Professional Ethics in Engineering forum if you're looking to have plans sealed for a fee.
http://www.eng-tips.com/threadminder.cfm?pid=765
Good on ya,
Goober Dave
RE: Non-Compete Agreement Questions
As we always suggest that people to hire an engineer when needed - I suggest you do the same and hire a lawyer versed in this area.
RE: Non-Compete Agreement Questions
David
RE: Non-Compete Agreement Questions
I could also make another suggestion, but that may be over the line, so I'll leave it top you to come up with that one.
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
Motto: KISS
Motivation: Don't ask
RE: Non-Compete Agreement Questions
The firm you are engaging has no incentive to sign a non-compete agreement, other than the potential project profit. Not enough in my opinion.
RE: Non-Compete Agreement Questions
"Structural engineering is the art of modeling materials we do not wholly understand into shapes we cannot precisely analyse so as to withstand forces we cannot properly assess in such a way that the public at large has no reason to suspect the extent of our ignorance." -Dr. A. R. Dykes