They threaten them with a tortious interference lawsuit which is defined as "intentional interference with contractual relations, in the common law of torts, oc

They threaten them with a tortious interference lawsuit which is defined as "intentional interference with contractual relations, in the common law of torts, occurs when one person intentionally damages someone else's contractual or business relationships with a third party causing economic harm" This is the reason why employers ask if you've signed a non-complete