tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571184750995013055.post662876505919963356..comments2023-10-10T09:24:53.005-07:00Comments on The Laukkanen Family: Busy busy busyThe Laukkanen'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00219840806889913845noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571184750995013055.post-10030910154390249112009-09-07T21:53:33.075-07:002009-09-07T21:53:33.075-07:00Great pictures Casey. It is nice to hear about you...Great pictures Casey. It is nice to hear about you guys since it has been so kong since I visited.<br /><br />I am finding it impossible to understand how a non-compete clause can be binding upon an employee who is down-sized. Not only do they pull the rug out from under you income-wise because of their needs to respond to business conditions but then they further deny you the opportunity to earn a living within the same geographic area! I don't think this could be seen as reasonable in court. If you volutarily separated from them, then sure, you should not open shop across the street. But what is the rationale for them to limit your ability to practice after they let you go? I would a) find a good employment-law lawyer and b)ask them to release you from the non-compete until and unless they rehire you. If other clinics are not offering you relief work due to their respect for the non-compete then they are all colluding to limit the supply of vets and I believe that is illegal and is certainly unamerican. So there!<br /><br />I hope to see you all soon!Bill Coonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04971457595449791868noreply@blogger.com