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Old 09-21-2007, 09:28 AM
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FlyerJosh
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Originally Posted by UnlimitedAkro View Post
Looks like it depends on the company... I know someone who went to court and lost.

As do I.

My suggestion- consult an attorney that is familiar with the employment laws OF YOUR STATE. (Or in this case the state in which you are employed). Some states are more employer centered, others are more employee centered.

Personally, I think that if you signed a contract, you should honor it. (End all be all, IMO, the only thing that we have left to be proud of in this profession is our own personal ethics and intergrity).

I do know that when I consider a candidate, I'm going to research if they have broken a contract in the past without properly terminating the contract. (not difficult to find out by conducting a simple background/reference check with former employers). If they have, it's a no go.

If I want a candidate that is under a contract, it's not unreasonable for me to pay their share/freedom in order to obtain the proper individual.
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