How strong is a non-compete agreement?
In contrast, in many industries, a Non-Compete with a duration of 6-months will be considered reasonable, and therefore enforceable. The general rule is that the duration of the agreement should not exceed the time reasonably necessary to protect the employer’s legitimate business interests.
Can you get a new job with a non-compete clause?
If you develop valuable business relationships in your current role, you cannot get a new job at a competing company and invite your customers to switch. Non-compete clauses are designed to prevent this. Laws about non-compete litigation vary significantly between states.
What happens if you violate a non-compete agreement?
A restrictive covenant might state that violations of the non-compete agreement will result in a clawback. This means that your employer has the right to sue you to recover gains you received from stock compensation.
Is the non-compete clause unenforceable in California?
Noncompete clauses are unenforceable in some states such as Oklahoma and North Dakota, whereas in California, for example, employers who require a non-compete clause can even be sued. Before signing, research the laws in your state.
What do you need to know about a non compete agreement?
A non-compete agreement, or a non-compete clause, is a document created for as a contract between the employer and employee that states the employee will not perform related work that would be a conflict of interest to the party issuing the document.
When to void a non-compete clause in a contract?
For example, if your employment contract required that you receive a lump sum payment upon termination and your employer refused to pay this sum, you should be able to void the non-compete clause.
Can a fired employee sign a non-compete agreement in Florida?
Many employees think that, just because an employer forced them to sign the agreement or be fired, that they are not bound by a non-compete agreement. That’s just not true. Continued employment is valid consideration for a non-compete agreement in Florida. Florida statutes presume that non-compete agreements are valid.
Can a non-compete clause be waived if you are fired?
In most cases, the non-compete clause still holds even if you are fired or laid off. However, you may be able to request that your former employer waive the clause. In such circumstances, employers are sometimes more open to waiving the clause.