Hi there
Just looking for some advice.
I have recently finished working for a company that i was employed with for the last eight years. I gave them the due six weeks notice and I left to start up my own business in the same sector.
The thing is, is that when I left, I was told by my employer that there would be legal implications for me if i contacted any of my previous clients offering my services. I can't see how this could be so, because for the first four years of my employment I had a contract each year with my previous employer. Its quite a small company with few formalities and they never renewed my contract for the last four years I was working there.
I would like to contact some of my previous clients for a few reasons. Firstly because obviously from a business perspective it makes sense for me financially to have some clients while establishing my business. Secondly I have a great relationship with these clients from dealing with them for so long I would like to continue looking after their business as well as I would be most familiar with their files.
Is it just empty threats when my previous employer says that there will be legal implications if i contact these clients?
A couple have rang me on my mobile to see where I am because my previous employers are telling them that due to unforeseen circumstances, I have had to take an immediate career break.
Any advise would be appreciated.
Thanks GED
Just looking for some advice.
I have recently finished working for a company that i was employed with for the last eight years. I gave them the due six weeks notice and I left to start up my own business in the same sector.
The thing is, is that when I left, I was told by my employer that there would be legal implications for me if i contacted any of my previous clients offering my services. I can't see how this could be so, because for the first four years of my employment I had a contract each year with my previous employer. Its quite a small company with few formalities and they never renewed my contract for the last four years I was working there.
I would like to contact some of my previous clients for a few reasons. Firstly because obviously from a business perspective it makes sense for me financially to have some clients while establishing my business. Secondly I have a great relationship with these clients from dealing with them for so long I would like to continue looking after their business as well as I would be most familiar with their files.
Is it just empty threats when my previous employer says that there will be legal implications if i contact these clients?
A couple have rang me on my mobile to see where I am because my previous employers are telling them that due to unforeseen circumstances, I have had to take an immediate career break.
Any advise would be appreciated.
Thanks GED