1 Michigan courts continually uphold and enforce non-competes. 2 However, recent non-competes in Michigan have been subject to debate because of the many disadvantages such clauses pose to employees.
Act 234 of 2022 AN ACT to prohibit the recording of deeds or other instruments relating to real property that contain certain restrictive covenants or conditions; to make such restrictions unenforceable; and to provide remedies with respect to those instruments.
CPOM laws are regulations that prohibit standard corporations (or other non-physician entities) from practicing medicine or employing practicing physicians.
The board of directors of a Michigan homeowners association has a duty to enforce the various regulations contained in the restrictive covenants, declaration or deed restrictions as written, subject to limited exceptions.
If you are employed with “at will” status and choose not to sign the noncompete agreement, the employer may choose to terminate you.
Some of the most common restrictive covenants include: Alterations and extensions to the building. Changes to the use of a property, for example, converting a building into flats or turning a house into business premises. Rent and lease restrictions. Limitations on pets. Limitations on home colour.
And in Michigan, such covenants will generally be enforceable, provided that they are reasonable. Restrictive covenants are typically analyzed under the Michigan Antitrust Reform Act (“MARA”).
Many Michigan businesses require their employees to sign non-compete agreements. Although many people assume these types of agreements are not enforceable, the fact is that non-compete agreements may be enforceable under Michigan so long as certain requirements are met.
NMPs consist of Physician Assistants (PAs), Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs). Billing guidance for Licensed Midwives (LMs) are also listed in this section.
Nonprofit Exception Although the CPOM doctrine limits corporate formation for learned professions, Michigan has carved out an exception that allows nonprofit corporations to employ learned professions. The most common example of this exception is a nonprofit hospital employing physicians.