Non-Compete Agreement

/ˌnɑn kəmˈpit əˈgriːmənt/

Definitions

  1. (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

Commentary

Non-compete agreements must be reasonable in scope, geography, and duration to be enforceable; overly broad restrictions risk invalidation.

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