Non-competes???

[Anonymous]

Can anyone give me any insight on contesting a non-compete?

 

[Anonymous]

first of all: get a lawyer.
Second thing: don't sign one. There is an unscrupulous large publicly traded player who rewuires all new reps to sign one as a condition of employment. Ironically, this company goes after reps from other home health companies and hires them away, but they don't want their former reps going to work for anyone else.

They also also promote idiots into management. axe to grind? yes.

 

[Anonymous]

If you are going to work forever for them then okay. But if you ever want to work anywhere else in healthcare (pharma, dme, nursing, anywhere in healthcare) you will be sued.

 

[Anonymous]

If you are going to work forever for them then okay. But if you ever want to work anywhere else in healthcare (pharma, dme, nursing, anywhere in healthcare) you will be sued.

Not necessarily true.
Non-competes for homecare generally only cover competing home health agencies within a specific geographical area. My suggestion, read through the non-compete agreement very carefully. If you have specific questions regarding the restrictions, make a list and ask your potential supervisor. I would highly suggest putting this in email so you can keep it for your records, just in case. You can also ask an attorney to review it for you and discuss your concerns.
Unfortunately they vary from company to company, so it all depends. The unfortunate truth is regardless of what area of medical sales rather it is home health, pharma, dme etc. most companies will require a non-compete for employment, however there may still be a few that do not.
Best of luck!

 

[Anonymous]

Great Lakes Home Health care will make you sign a 10 year non compete. I signed away willingly. I left in less than a year with no plans to return back to this industry. However, I have known others who have tried to get back in before their time and the CEO has taken them to court and made them loose their jobs. Be very aware when signing if you plan to stay in this industry.

 

[Anonymous]

first of all: get a lawyer.
Second thing: don't sign one. There is an unscrupulous large publicly traded player who rewuires all new reps to sign one as a condition of employment. Ironically, this company goes after reps from other home health companies and hires them away, but they don't want their former reps going to work for anyone else.

They also also promote idiots into management. axe to grind? yes.

Hmmm? That sounds like a mess it is.

 

[Anonymous]

My agency gave me one to sign... I refused... as that is ridiculous in this economy... If I leave you I cannot do it anywhere else? So, they "explained" it as I could just not take patients with me.. that is not what it said on contract. I told them so... well, I just quit. they asked me where I went and I refused to tell them.. so they cannot try anything. Don't know, can't prove. If they see me in field... well oh well.