If I leave a home care agency to work at another one, can my former client drop the agency I left from and request me through the new one?

This question was asked a while back.

Get a copy of what you signed when you were hired at the other agency. There maybe a non-compete clause. Your client going to your new employer and having you continue as their aide could look suspicious. Like your stealing a client. Your former client needs to read what they signed when they hired your former employer. In my opinion you have a right to change employers and your client has a right to change agencies. These non-compete clauses are usually done so one company doesn't steal a good employee from another. I have read that these clauses are being outlawed in some states.

Yes, you quitting then working privately for a client is a no no. And that client has probably signed something say they can be sued if they do that.

This is a discussion for you to have with current or current AND past agency. You should ask for copies of anything you may have signed.

DIdn't you get a copy of what you signed? If not, I'd request one. And make sure to get a copy of anything you sign at the new place and READ IT now so that you don't make decisions that cause problems for yourself. We can't give you any advice without knowing facts -- facts that are in whatever you may have signed.

I don't know this, but it would be normal for any agency (so both the one you're leaving and the one you're joining) to prohibit workers from discussing the agency's contract with the client.

There is nothing to stop you telling the former client's family member where you are going, and the name of your new agency, but beyond that you don't get involved. If your former client's family isn't satisfied with the current provider and wants to switch to a new agency there is nothing to stop it, but she needs to understand that the new agency will probably not be able to guarantee her named workers, though - and you certainly can't.