> The principals might have enforceable contracts which they would be breaking by doing so
Can you truly force someone to work for you though, legally? I don't believe so, other than preventing the principal from receiving some sort of future-promised compensation (bonus, etc) or having a compensation clawback (which, I would think, would be extremely difficult to enforce).
> Can you truly force someone to work for you though, legally?
Can you force them? Generally, no.
Can they be substantially penalized for failing to honor contract terms, potentially beyond merely returning any unused leftovers of what they received in exchange for their promises? Yes.
> Can they be substantially penalized for failing to honor contract terms, potentially beyond merely returning any unused leftovers of what they received in exchange for their promises? Yes.
That's what I'm interested in. What could these consequences be?
Through non compete agreements specified in the contract maybe? That person is not literally forced to work for you but can't work for a competitor where his/her skills will be the most valuable.
Can you truly force someone to work for you though, legally? I don't believe so, other than preventing the principal from receiving some sort of future-promised compensation (bonus, etc) or having a compensation clawback (which, I would think, would be extremely difficult to enforce).