Got fired from my current sales job?

Question

I was working in sales in a recruiting company since 5 months and got fired because I did not do any placements. Now I got a job in another recruiting company in sales. My previous manager informed me 3 weeks back that he will let me go end of the month so I started looking for another job. Now I got one and my manager wants me to give him 2 week notice, not come to work but he will still pay me. Another option is to quit right away without any notice. So this was like a forced resignation. The problem is that I build very good relationships in my previous job and my manager said he can take me to court if I work with any of the clients I build relation with in his company. Now, I was provided any leads and had to start searching for clients on public sites like linked in. These clients are on linked in but my previous manager still doesnt want me to call them for business. Please tell me how much of a problem would this be? Because I was fired and now by doing this he will make it difficult for me to further my career in the same industry. Do I really let go off my clients? Please help and also should I quit on a note that he fired me or 2 week resignation? if I give 2 week resignation then I will have to email all my clients that I will no longer work with them and somebody else will help them. Which is untrue. I am in the same industry. Please guide me through this.

Answer 1

It depends on where you live and what paperwork you signed when you started. I would try somthing else, I know you have alot of money tied up. But there are other more reputable companies that wouldn't harass you like that. Try doing sales on your own, strictly for your benefit. I have a business opportunity that has fantastic opportunities in US as-well as Canada . The company is over 30 years old, it's a NYSE company, it's publicly traded, and it has an incredible history of growth. Commissions are awesome and you always have room to make more money. Click on the link below for more information.

Answer 2

If you live and work in California,  you have no problem.

California law prohibits the former employer from harassing or taking any action against you even if you take away his clients when you leave.

This was a case that the Supreme court of California decided in favor of the person who is leaving.  sorry I do not have the reference, but you can look it up.

I am not sure if other states have the same law, best to check with an attorney - maybe your new company's legal counsel.

Answer 3

Unless you signed a non-compete clause, he can't touch you.

You may even be able to counter sue.

Since this SOB is playing hardball, contact the labor board in your state, and see what your options are.