Hi all, I recently got a new job, and I am leaving the current private practice I have been at for 2 years.
I am looking for advice/information because my supervisor at my current place does not want me to take any of my clients with me (she did not explicitly say this, just mentioned how she would “distribute” my clients among the clinicians there). However, I have many clients who I know will probably want to come with me as we have built a strong relationship.
I do not know how to go about this, and I do not want to put myself at risk for being sued. Can I explicitly inform them they have the option of continuing treatment with me if they choose, or do I have to tell them to “find me” through a Google search?
I do plan on informing them of ALL their options (stay, follow, or referral) to honor their autonomy and self-determination.
More information: I never signed a non-compete or a non-solicitation, and I am located in Illinois (The Illinois Freedom to Work Act does apply because I did not make more than $75,000 a year). I am also a 1099 employee.