My cabinet shop foreman gave me his two weeks notice. Another shop made him an offer he cant refuse and he decided to make the move.
Is there anything I can do to prevent him from calling on my current clients and/or divulging my company information.
My guess would be no, unless he signed a non disclosure.
You could pre-emptively call your current clients.
I've got no bright ideas of what to say....
I'd recommend seeking the advice of legal counsel prior to that, to avoid getting yourself into some kind of jackpot.
Quote from: Speeddog on January 24, 2013, 08:13:12 PM
You could pre-emptively call your current clients.
I've got no bright ideas of what to say....
I'd recommend seeking the advice of legal counsel prior to that, to avoid getting yourself into some kind of jackpot.
but I think he is correct here....
+1 to this....
Quote from: kopfjäger on January 24, 2013, 07:39:32 PM
My guess would be no, unless he signed a non disclosure.
ever thought about having a gentlemen's agreement over a beer?
Quote from: Raux on January 25, 2013, 05:24:05 AM
ever thought about having a gentlemen's agreement over a beer?
That is my preferred method of doing business. Over the last two weeks he has proven that a handshake agreement, let alone his word, isnt worth much. Hate to say it.
How long did he work for you?
3 years
Quote from: rgramjet on January 25, 2013, 07:12:03 AM
3 years
This is the guy that wanted a bigger piece of the pie than you were getting...correct?
I wouldn't worry too much.
Even if he does contact clients the bite will only be temporary.
They'll figure him out in short order.
Quote from: ducpainter on January 25, 2013, 07:52:40 AM
They'll figure him out in short order.
or after he shorts them on an order...
at which time...you can certainly come back in with repair work to fix his mistakes...
A simple letter to your customers about all the great things planned for the future and thanks for their continued patronage.
positive positive positive.
You'd be suprised how far that goes no matter the cost.
Lettem know how ya cousin vinny works things out?
So he thinks I owe him the full agreed percentage even though I had to pay others to step in and complete the two jobs he left me hanging on.
Last minute subs can be very expensive.
backcharging him for the subs then are ya?
I offered him after hours opportunities to finish the projects. He rejected them.
I also told him the costs involved to have the project finished by others.
What else can I do other than to backcharge against his percentage? My deadlines with the client stand firm and I can't pussyfoot around.
yep, a costs summary report on his percentage minus the subs costs = his total pay