When you sign a non-compete agreement, you are agreeing to not work for a competing company after the end of your employment relationship. Nevada jurisprudence has long recognized the legality of contractual non-compete agreements.2.Protect Legitimate Business Interests: Under Nevada law, a noncompete agreement must protect the legitimate business interest of the employer. On May 25, 2021, Governor Steve Sisolak signed Assembly Bill 47, revising the law regarding noncompetition covenants in Nevada. Nevada law outlines broad guidelines for determining whether or not a noncompete is enforceable. This document is intended to provide you with general information regarding Nevada state laws governing non-compete agreements. Non-compete agreements in Nevada serve to strike a balance between protecting employers' legitimate business interests and preserving employee rights. The Nevada Legislature and Nevada Supreme Court have not always seen eyetoeye in the interpretation of noncompetition covenants. In 2017, the Nevada Legislature adopted a statute specifically addressing covenants not to compete. "I am a geologist and I work for a small consulting company based in the.