An important procedural issue that often arises in a non-compete dispute is the idea of equitable tolling. This doctrine essentially allows a court to toll, or stay, the time remaining on a non-compete agreement during the period in which the employee is in breach. Equitable tolling, however, is not always available, and the remedy is highly dependent on what state’s
A New York Court Holds that Employee Choice Doctrine Does Not Apply to Equitable Relief in a Non-Compete Matter
Employers often condition the payment of post-employment or deferred compensation on a departing employee’s compliance with a noncompete agreement. New York is one of the few states that specifically allow for such an arrangement under the "employee choice" doctrine. This doctrine holds that an employee who chooses to voluntarily resign and violate his or her noncompetition obligations can be deemed