Connecticut Sample Noncompete Clauses
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In order to be enforceable, a non-compete agreement must include an offer, acceptance, intent, and a benefit or consideration to the employee in exchange for his or her promise. The benefit could be as simple as getting the job or, for an existing employee, getting a promotion or raise.
Non-compete agreements are typically considered enforceable if they: Have reasonable time restrictions (generally less than one year) Are limited to a certain geographic area (specific cities or counties, rather than entire states)
compete agreement is a legal agreement or clause in a contract specifying that an employee must not enter into competition with an employer after the employment period is over.
A traditional non-compete stops an employee from working for a competitor in a certain geographical area for a certain amount of time after leaving the company. A non-solicitation agreement prevents an employee from poaching customers, contracts or other employees from the company that first hired them.
According to Connecticut law, a non-compete is only enforceable against a former employee if it is reasonable. What is reasonable for a non-compete is determined through a five-part test. The parts are: The duration of the restriction. Generally speaking, longer restrictions are harder to enforce.
You Can Void a Non-Compete by Proving Its Terms Go Too Far or Last Too Long. Whether a non-compete is unenforceable because it covers too large of a geographical area or it lasts too long can depend on many factors. Enforceability can depend on your industry, skills, location, etc.
Non-competition clause examples include: Example 1: Preventing former employees from using trade secrets. Example 2: Stopping contractors from competing with you. Example 3: Former partners limiting the geographical reach.
Important Terms to Include in Non-Compete AgreementsTime and Geographic Scope.Tolling of Non-Compete Period.Protectable Interests, Injunctive Relief, Attorneys' Fees, and Costs.Choice of Law and Forum Selection.Assignment.Material Job Changes.Right to Inform New Employer.
Here are some tips:What is a noncompete agreement?Keep the group small.Keep the restrictions reasonable and narrow.Provide consideration for the agreement.Get it in writing.Prepare multiple versions if necessary.Concede choice of law/forum.Provisions to include.
