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Non-Compete Agreement Enforceability in Maryland

Started by legally_bland_10 · Mar 13, 2026 · 2,375 views · 14 replies
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LB
legally_bland_10 OP

I'm dealing with a situation in Maryland and need some guidance.

gig company reclassifying workers. I've been dealing with this for about 9 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have worked at this company for 12 years. My position is exempt and I do not have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.

What are my legal options here? Is it worth pursuing?

TA
throwaway_account_7_23

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

TE
tacobell_esquire_33

Following this thread — Following this thread -- same thing is happening to me right now.

CA
careerchange2026_27

Have you tried reaching out to your state's bar association? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

DA
daveP_19

I dragged my feet on getting legal advice and it cost me. Don't be like me lol

PS
pro_se_disaster_6

I've dealt with this before.

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.

TC
two_cents_here_28

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

RF
Ryan_F_16

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

DV
diana_v_32

Have you tried reaching out to your state's legal aid society? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

CO
contractquestions_21

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

AI
adulting_is_hard_12

I've dealt with this before.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

NT
nine_to_five_grind_3

I've dealt with this before.

What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.

JE
jenny_2024_24

Yeah i talked to a lawyer when this happened to me. Worth every penny.

LB
legally_bland_10

I've dealt with this before.

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.

REA
brief_encounter_11

For anyone in California: look into the Private Attorney General Act (PAGA). It allows employees to file lawsuits on behalf of the state for Labor Code violations. The penalties can be substantial and it's a powerful tool that's unique to California.