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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.
I agree that during the Non-Compete Period, I will not directly or indirectly (i) induce or attempt to induce any employee, contractor or agent of any of the Companies to terminate his/her relationship with any of the Companies, (ii) in any way materially interfere with the relationship between any of the Companies and
Courts usually cross out the terms that are too broad, but leave the terms that are reasonable in these types of agreements. Courts will enforce very long non-competes. While agreements of one year are the most common, some employers will saddle their employees with non-competes lasting up to five years.
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.
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.
It is possible to find non-compete loopholes in certain circumstances in order to void a non-compete contract. For instance, if you can prove that you never signed the contract, or if you can demonstrate that the contract is against the public interest, you may be able to void the agreement.
In North Carolina, a covenant not to compete is valid and enforceable if it is: (1) in writing; (2) part of an employment contract; (3) based on valuable consideration; (4) reasonable as to time and territory; and (5) designed to protect a legitimate business interest.
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.
In North Carolina, non-compete agreements are enforceable, but they are not favored and, therefore, when they are challenged in court, they are viewed with scrutiny.