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But, please understand that as a careful lawyer I will always give you an honest answer even if the answer is sometimes not what you were hoping for.
No it would affect is non-competition restrictions at all. If he cannot compete when he leaves your employ then he cannot compete when there is a temporary lay-off.
To achieve that goal it may be that I will find that I need to gather further information from you. As well, it's quite possible that you may feel the need to ask me additional questions for further clarification.
But, please understand that as a careful lawyer I will always give you an honest answer even if the answer is sometimes not what you were hoping for.
No it would affect is non-competition restrictions at all. If he cannot compete when he leaves your employ then he cannot compete when there is a temporary lay-off.
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