Non-Competition Agreements

Many employer-employee relationships are subject to non-competition agreements. These agreements are also known as “covenants not to compete” and “restrictive covenants.” These agreements restrict an employee from, after leaving his or her current employer, obtaining certain types of employment. The agreements usually stay in effect for a specified duration and within a specified geographic area. The agreements prevent the employee from obtaining certain types of employment within the specified duration and geographic area. Non-competition agreements in the context of employment law are, in general, disfavored and are the subjects of much litigation. Our office regularly reviews non-competition agreements and assesses their enforceability. We also have experience in drafting non-competition agreements. When parties to a non-competition agreement are unable to agree as to the enforceability of such agreements, we regularly participate in related court proceedings and arbitration.