There's no longer any need to squander hours hunting for legal documents to comply with your local state regulations.
US Legal Forms has compiled all of them in one location and made them easier to access.
Our platform provides over 85k templates for any business and individual legal matters categorized by state and area of use.
Take advantage of the search bar above to look for another example if the current one does not meet your needs. Click Buy Now next to the template title when you locate the suitable one. Choose the preferred pricing plan and create an account or Log In. Complete your subscription payment using a card or through PayPal to proceed. Select your desired file format for the Florida Restrictive Covenants For Contractors and download it to your device. Print the form to complete it manually or upload the example if you choose to do it in an online editor. Completing official paperwork under federal and state regulations is quick and simple with our collection. Try US Legal Forms now to organize your documentation!
Requirements in US LawThe covenant must be in writing to satisfy the Statute of Frauds. The original parties to the agreement must have intended that successors be bound by the agreement.
An example of a restrictive covenant is a 'non-compete' clause. Such a clause prevents an individual from joining a competitor for a specific time. In addition, you will find 'non-dealing' clauses. These clauses say that an employee is not allowed to work with certain clients for a period of time.
Restrictive covenants are not considered enforceable in all states across the USA. In Florida, they are enforceable, and courts tend to favor employers over employees when enforcing restrictive clauses in a signed agreement.
Even if you remain classified as a contractor, a non-compete clause may not be enforceable. Independent contractors are expected to be experts in their chosen field and are likely working for multiple companies at once. If one company attempts to enforce a non-compete clause, your ability to find work may be affected.
Under Florida law, in certain circumstances, an independent contractor agreement can contain an enforceable non-compete clause. Florida courts will uphold a non-compete agreement if the non-compete clause is reasonable in geographic scope and reasonable in its time-frame.