Receiving an offer for employment is always exciting, but before signing on the dotted line you should take the time to read the agreement in its entirety. Special attention should be paid to non-compete and customer solicitation clauses as they will limit your ability to earn or work in the future. Generally, these “restrictive covenants” cover the contingency of what happens after you end your employment with the company currently hiring you and more often than not, the repercussions can be severe. Did your soon to be employer make you sign away your right to earn within a very large radius for a very long time? What are your restrictions in contacting former clients? What about clients that you brought with you when you were offered the job? There are several questions that you should answer before signing a restrictive covenant and you should always consult with an attorney experienced with such agreements. Sometimes, your attorney might be able to assist you in negotiating the language in the agreement and this can mean the difference between being able to continue working in or near where you live or having to consider relocation to a different town, city or state. At Paschalidis Law Offices, your attorney will advise you of the risks and make sure you start your new job with your best foot forward.