A Challenging Time
But when David started with Workrise, he immediately received a restraining order from the previous consulting firm, pulling him off the job-site and cutting off his source of income. “It was hurtful to know I was going home and not be able to provide for my family.”
Distraught, David knew he would need to get an attorney and get back to work as soon as possible. "I ended up getting a call from Workrise, one of the ladies that called me asked if I wanted to fight the noncompete- and I told her ‘yes.’"
Workrise supplied David with attorneys to challenge the non-compete, and were determined to win.
The Verdict
The case started locally in the county court. After several appeals, the case made its way to the Texas Supreme Court. Workrise supported David through each step of the process. On Sept. 20, 2021, the Texas Supreme court voted in favor of David.
"It made me a firm believer that Workrise was the company I wanted to stay with. They proved to a guy that didn’t deserve anything that they were a really good company."
Standing by Our Workers
Since the beginning, Workrise has committed to never use non-competes. We believe skilled laborers should get to choose who they work for.
