Anybody know the law here in Texas at all?
I recently left a job where I had to sign something on my way out saying I wouldn't recruit any of their people for a year.
Well, at my new place I have an opening already, and while I haven't recruited at all, one of my old direct reports applied for the job. So, can I hire him since I didn't recruit him? Or do I risk running afoul of the law?
I know it's a "right to work" state and I've had people assure me that I'd win in court, but I have no interest in hiring a lawyer to defend myself. Not sure if the old compnay would sue or not, it's a pretty junior person. That said, I really like this guy and since he wants a new gig anyway, i'd love to hire him.
What do you think?
I recently left a job where I had to sign something on my way out saying I wouldn't recruit any of their people for a year.
Well, at my new place I have an opening already, and while I haven't recruited at all, one of my old direct reports applied for the job. So, can I hire him since I didn't recruit him? Or do I risk running afoul of the law?
I know it's a "right to work" state and I've had people assure me that I'd win in court, but I have no interest in hiring a lawyer to defend myself. Not sure if the old compnay would sue or not, it's a pretty junior person. That said, I really like this guy and since he wants a new gig anyway, i'd love to hire him.
What do you think?
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