Oklahoma Covenant Not to Compete for a Construction Business - Noncompetition

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Some states have enacted even broader restrictions on non-competition agreements. Later this year, the District of Columbia will join California, North Dakota, and Oklahoma as the only states that ban the use of employer/employee non-competition agreements in most circumstances. See D.C. Act 23-563.

Oklahoma law prohibits employers from entering into non-compete agreements with employees, with limited exceptions for agreements prohibiting the direct solicitation of a former employer's established customers and the solicitation of a former employer's employees and independent contractors (Okla. Stat. tit.

Conceptually, a covenant not to compete upon the sale of a business is not part of the purchase price but rather a separate agreement on the part of the seller to not compete with the new owner. Covenants not to compete are intangible assets amortized over 15 years (Sec. 197(d)).

The short answer is that if you are in Oklahoma it is not enforceable. With a couple of exceptions, Oklahoma law is clear that an individual is allowed to work in his or her chosen business or industry even if a piece of paper says otherwise.

The well-known general rule is that a covenant not to compete is only enforceable if its terms are reasonable and necessary to protect the legitimate business interests of the employer.

States NOT PERMITTING Blue PencilingOklahoma By statute, non-competition provisions are not enforceable. Courts may modify a non-solicitation clause if all essential elements are present and the modification would not be extensive. Virginia Virginia courts do not blue pencil.

Courts consider several elements when determining the reasonableness of a covenant not to compete, including (1) the time and territory encompassed by the covenant, (2) the territory in which the employee worked, (3) the area in which the employer operated, (4) the nature of the business and (5) the nature of the

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.

A covenant not to compete has three elements: (1) a limitation on the work that may be pursued by the employee, (2) a definite time, and (3) a definite geographical area. The time and geographical restrictions are usually straightforward; the limitation on work is a little more complex.

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Oklahoma Covenant Not to Compete for a Construction Business - Noncompetition