In Orlando, Fl, for 2 1/2 years, I was working as a W2 employee, but I was getting paid as a W1099 independent contractor without benefits and no overtime pay. I've never signed a non-compete agreement, and about one month ago, I quit my job and started my own junk removal businesses, and yesterday, I was contacted by text message by my former employer and he was threatening me to stop and close my business because I violated the non-compete agreement. I was working misclassified and never signed any non-compete agreement. Can he sue me? Can I sue him because I was getting paid as an independent contractor, but I was working as a W2 employee every day from 8:00 am until he said you are clear for the day after 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 hours shift!?
It sounds like you had a bad experience with your previous employer. Sorry to hear that. Unfortunately, at this time (August 2024) our firm does not practice employment law outside of Canada (Ontario, Alberta, B.C.) and so we are unable to assist you. Please take care.
My employer bumped me to the bottom of seniority on the schedule I left to find a different job but I had a contract…did they breach the contract when they changed my schedule? I just did not go back to work because it was also a toxic environment
