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RE: Dale Dorman Gone At Kiss 108 / non-compete



On 13 Aug 2003 at 13:11, Aaron Read wrote:

> I believe the law distinguishes between TV and radio contracts, and may
> only apply to radio.  That doesn't mean what Ron says is right or
> wrong...I have no idea there...but it might explain Harvey's problem.
 

Chapter 149: Section 186 Broadcasting industry; noncompete agreements  

Section 186. Any contract or agreement which creates or establishes the terms of 
employment for an employee or individual in the broadcasting industry, including, television 
stations, television networks, radio stations, radio networks, or any entities affiliated with the 
foregoing, and which restricts the right of such employee or individual to obtain employment 
in a specified geographic area for a specified period of time after termination of employment 
of the employee by the employer or by termination of the employment relationship by mutual 
agreement of the employer and the employee or by termination of the employment 
relationship by the expiration of the contract or agreement, shall be void and unenforceable 
with respect to such provision. Whoever violates the provisions of this section shall be liable 
for reasonable attorneys' fees and costs associated with litigation of an affected employee or 
individual.  

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