Non-Compete Agreement
/ˌnɑn kəmˈpit əˈgriːmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A contract restricting an individual from engaging in competing activities or employment within a specified geographic area and time after leaving an employer.
The employee signed a non-compete agreement preventing her from working for rival firms for two years.
Forms
- non-compete agreement
- non-compete agreements
Related terms
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Commentary
Non-compete agreements must be reasonable in scope, geography, and duration to be enforceable; overly broad restrictions risk invalidation.
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