Legal Advice Needed for Non-Compete Breach
Budget: €30 – €250 EUR
I am reaching out to seek your advice and potential legal assistance regarding a situation involving one of my ex-employees who has violated a non-compete agreement. Below are the details of the matter:
Three months ago, I discovered that my former employee had set up a business identical to mine, in direct violation of the non-compete agreement she signed upon leaving my company. Unfortunately, I lost valuable time as I was initially advised by my PRO and local partner to file a complaint through the labor court. However, after several weeks, the labor court responded that they could not take action since this issue is not covered under the official employment contract, and thus, falls outside their jurisdiction.
The non-compete agreement, which restricts her from engaging in similar business activities for 12 months, is now valid for only two more weeks. I am seeking to send a legal notice to her before the agreement expires, emphasizing her breach and requesting that she cease her activities immediately.
Could you please advise on the best course of action at this stage? Specifically, I would like to know:
1. Whether it would be more effective to escalate this to the Dubai Courts or file a complaint with the police.
2. The cost involved for your legal assistance in drafting and sending a formal legal notice to her within the limited timeframe.
3. Any other legal actions or remedies that can be pursued under UAE law.
Your expertise in commercial law and business protection is highly valued, and I would appreciate your prompt response as I am operating under tight time constraints.
Three months ago, I discovered that my former employee had set up a business identical to mine, in direct violation of the non-compete agreement she signed upon leaving my company. Unfortunately, I lost valuable time as I was initially advised by my PRO and local partner to file a complaint through the labor court. However, after several weeks, the labor court responded that they could not take action since this issue is not covered under the official employment contract, and thus, falls outside their jurisdiction.
The non-compete agreement, which restricts her from engaging in similar business activities for 12 months, is now valid for only two more weeks. I am seeking to send a legal notice to her before the agreement expires, emphasizing her breach and requesting that she cease her activities immediately.
Could you please advise on the best course of action at this stage? Specifically, I would like to know:
1. Whether it would be more effective to escalate this to the Dubai Courts or file a complaint with the police.
2. The cost involved for your legal assistance in drafting and sending a formal legal notice to her within the limited timeframe.
3. Any other legal actions or remedies that can be pursued under UAE law.
Your expertise in commercial law and business protection is highly valued, and I would appreciate your prompt response as I am operating under tight time constraints.