I just resigned from the company I've worked with for 12 years. After being the only technician at the company that installs services xray ...

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I just resigned from the company I've worked with for 12 years. After being the only technician at the company that installs& services xray equipment for manufacturers and the State of Florida,I began to start my own company & found out from clients that my former employer has called all companies I'd deal with & told them not to deal with me because (1)- I don't know what I'm doing &(2) there's a clause in a contract I signed 8 years ago saying I can't work or service x-ray equipment within 100 miles of where her company is. I've requested copies of all paperwork 2weeks ago & I still don't have them. Is there anything I can do to cease the bad-mouthing & get my paperwork. There is also paperwork I NEED that shows amounts of radiation I've been exposed to after all these years. Please help. Thank you

Answer

As to the non-compete, they are not required to give you a copy, but you could get it through litigation. I think if they actually had the non-compete they would have tried to use it already.

As to bad mouthing, you can have a lawyer send a cease and desist letter and if they don't stop you can possibly sue them for slander or interference with business relationships.

Feel free to call or e-mail me if you wish to discuss further.

Scott Behren