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Which countries/states allow or prohibit non-compete clauses in agreements? [closed]
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Some countries/states allow companies to have a non-compete clause / covenant not to compete in their contract which prohibits employees from joining another company in same field for a period (for example, 3 years) after the employee leaves current company. (usually this kind contract does not provide any extra reward for unemployed state by the contract)
Which countries/states (in case of U.S.) legally allow (or prohibit) this kind of contract?
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asked Jul 20 '14 at 4:52
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Some countries/states allow companies to have a non-compete clause / covenant not to compete in their contract which prohibits employees from joining another company in same field for a period (for example, 3 years) after the employee leaves current company. (usually this kind contract does not provide any extra reward for unemployed state by the contract)
Which countries/states (in case of U.S.) legally allow (or prohibit) this kind of contract?
job-change contracts
asked Jul 20 '14 at 4:52
Eonil
1095
closed as off-topic by Justin Cave, Vietnhi Phuvan, alroc, Jim G., Garrison Neely Jul 21 '14 at 15:59
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions seeking advice on company-specific regulations, agreements, or policies should be directed to your manager or HR department. Questions that address only a specific company or position are of limited use to future visitors. Questions seeking legal advice should be directed to legal professionals. For more information, click here." – alroc, Jim G., Garrison Neely
Hi Eonil and welcome to the Workplace. I've edited your question to include the technical term you describe, a "non compete clause". Please feel free to edit it back if you were thinking of something else.
– Matt Giltaji
Jul 20 '14 at 5:02
@MattGiltaji Thanks for editing. I think the term is precisely what I wanted to say. Also I hope my question to be proper on this site.
– Eonil
Jul 20 '14 at 5:05
@MattGiltaji Oh actually the Wikipedia link seems answering to my question. Please consider adding your wikipedia link as an answer.
– Eonil
Jul 20 '14 at 5:16
This question appears to be off-topic because it is about legal issues. This should really be answered by a lawyer not on this site.
– Justin Cave
Jul 20 '14 at 6:49
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I am voting to close because the question is too broad, and our site is not a research service.
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Some countries/states allow companies to have a non-compete clause / covenant not to compete in their contract which prohibits employees from joining another company in same field for a period (for example, 3 years) after the employee leaves current company. (usually this kind contract does not provide any extra reward for unemployed state by the contract)
Which countries/states (in case of U.S.) legally allow (or prohibit) this kind of contract?
job-change contracts
asked Jul 20 '14 at 4:52
Eonil
1095
Some countries/states allow companies to have a non-compete clause / covenant not to compete in their contract which prohibits employees from joining another company in same field for a period (for example, 3 years) after the employee leaves current company. (usually this kind contract does not provide any extra reward for unemployed state by the contract)
Which countries/states (in case of U.S.) legally allow (or prohibit) this kind of contract?
job-change contracts
asked Jul 20 '14 at 4:52
Eonil
1095
edited Jul 20 '14 at 5:11
asked Jul 20 '14 at 4:52
Eonil
1095
asked Jul 20 '14 at 4:52
Eonil
1095
asked Jul 20 '14 at 4:52
Eonil
1095
1095
closed as off-topic by Justin Cave, Vietnhi Phuvan, alroc, Jim G., Garrison Neely Jul 21 '14 at 15:59
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions seeking advice on company-specific regulations, agreements, or policies should be directed to your manager or HR department. Questions that address only a specific company or position are of limited use to future visitors. Questions seeking legal advice should be directed to legal professionals. For more information, click here." – alroc, Jim G., Garrison Neely
closed as off-topic by Justin Cave, Vietnhi Phuvan, alroc, Jim G., Garrison Neely Jul 21 '14 at 15:59
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions seeking advice on company-specific regulations, agreements, or policies should be directed to your manager or HR department. Questions that address only a specific company or position are of limited use to future visitors. Questions seeking legal advice should be directed to legal professionals. For more information, click here." – alroc, Jim G., Garrison Neely
Hi Eonil and welcome to the Workplace. I've edited your question to include the technical term you describe, a "non compete clause". Please feel free to edit it back if you were thinking of something else.
– Matt Giltaji
Jul 20 '14 at 5:02
@MattGiltaji Thanks for editing. I think the term is precisely what I wanted to say. Also I hope my question to be proper on this site.
– Eonil
Jul 20 '14 at 5:05
@MattGiltaji Oh actually the Wikipedia link seems answering to my question. Please consider adding your wikipedia link as an answer.
– Eonil
Jul 20 '14 at 5:16
This question appears to be off-topic because it is about legal issues. This should really be answered by a lawyer not on this site.
– Justin Cave
Jul 20 '14 at 6:49
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I am voting to close because the question is too broad, and our site is not a research service.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Jul 20 '14 at 13:04
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Hi Eonil and welcome to the Workplace. I've edited your question to include the technical term you describe, a "non compete clause". Please feel free to edit it back if you were thinking of something else.
– Matt Giltaji
Jul 20 '14 at 5:02
@MattGiltaji Thanks for editing. I think the term is precisely what I wanted to say. Also I hope my question to be proper on this site.
– Eonil
Jul 20 '14 at 5:05
@MattGiltaji Oh actually the Wikipedia link seems answering to my question. Please consider adding your wikipedia link as an answer.
– Eonil
Jul 20 '14 at 5:16
This question appears to be off-topic because it is about legal issues. This should really be answered by a lawyer not on this site.
– Justin Cave
Jul 20 '14 at 6:49
1
I am voting to close because the question is too broad, and our site is not a research service.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Jul 20 '14 at 13:04
Hi Eonil and welcome to the Workplace. I've edited your question to include the technical term you describe, a "non compete clause". Please feel free to edit it back if you were thinking of something else.
– Matt Giltaji
Jul 20 '14 at 5:02
Hi Eonil and welcome to the Workplace. I've edited your question to include the technical term you describe, a "non compete clause". Please feel free to edit it back if you were thinking of something else.
– Matt Giltaji
Jul 20 '14 at 5:02
@MattGiltaji Thanks for editing. I think the term is precisely what I wanted to say. Also I hope my question to be proper on this site.
– Eonil
Jul 20 '14 at 5:05
@MattGiltaji Thanks for editing. I think the term is precisely what I wanted to say. Also I hope my question to be proper on this site.
– Eonil
Jul 20 '14 at 5:05
@MattGiltaji Oh actually the Wikipedia link seems answering to my question. Please consider adding your wikipedia link as an answer.
– Eonil
Jul 20 '14 at 5:16
@MattGiltaji Oh actually the Wikipedia link seems answering to my question. Please consider adding your wikipedia link as an answer.
– Eonil
Jul 20 '14 at 5:16
This question appears to be off-topic because it is about legal issues. This should really be answered by a lawyer not on this site.
– Justin Cave
Jul 20 '14 at 6:49
This question appears to be off-topic because it is about legal issues. This should really be answered by a lawyer not on this site.
– Justin Cave
Jul 20 '14 at 6:49
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I am voting to close because the question is too broad, and our site is not a research service.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Jul 20 '14 at 13:04
I am voting to close because the question is too broad, and our site is not a research service.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Jul 20 '14 at 13:04
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As with most legalish questions, your best bet to determine the legality of a specific employment contract is to talk to an employment lawyer.
With that said, as documented on wikipedia, non-compete clauses / covenants not to compete are allowed in most states of the US, but are restricted from being too broad and/or lasting too long in:
- Virginia
- Florida
- California
- Massachusetts
- Washington
- Texas
Wikipedia also says that Canada and Europe generally enforce these types of contracts if they are reasonable, meaning that they protect a legitimate business interest, and are limited in time frame, business scope, and geographical scope.
tl;dr
Non-compete clauses are allowed in most states and countries, but the terms of the contract have to be reasonable. Check with a lawyer for what reasonable means in your specific circumstance and location.
answered Jul 20 '14 at 5:33
Matt Giltaji
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In general, in Europe the employee must get something for it, e.g. a one-time money compensation or a small rent for the duration of the non-compete clause, otherwise the clause is illegal.
– Sulthan
Jul 20 '14 at 8:46
In addition, EU citizens living in a different EU country are protected by EU regulations, not by possibly weaker protections of their own country or the country they are living in. It would be very hard to prevent a EU citizen from working in a different EU country.
– gnasher729
Jul 20 '14 at 10:14
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1 Answer
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1 Answer
1
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
up vote
2
down vote
accepted
As with most legalish questions, your best bet to determine the legality of a specific employment contract is to talk to an employment lawyer.
With that said, as documented on wikipedia, non-compete clauses / covenants not to compete are allowed in most states of the US, but are restricted from being too broad and/or lasting too long in:
- Virginia
- Florida
- California
- Massachusetts
- Washington
- Texas
Wikipedia also says that Canada and Europe generally enforce these types of contracts if they are reasonable, meaning that they protect a legitimate business interest, and are limited in time frame, business scope, and geographical scope.
tl;dr
Non-compete clauses are allowed in most states and countries, but the terms of the contract have to be reasonable. Check with a lawyer for what reasonable means in your specific circumstance and location.
answered Jul 20 '14 at 5:33
Matt Giltaji
1,62821425
1
In general, in Europe the employee must get something for it, e.g. a one-time money compensation or a small rent for the duration of the non-compete clause, otherwise the clause is illegal.
– Sulthan
Jul 20 '14 at 8:46
In addition, EU citizens living in a different EU country are protected by EU regulations, not by possibly weaker protections of their own country or the country they are living in. It would be very hard to prevent a EU citizen from working in a different EU country.
– gnasher729
Jul 20 '14 at 10:14
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
2
down vote
accepted
As with most legalish questions, your best bet to determine the legality of a specific employment contract is to talk to an employment lawyer.
With that said, as documented on wikipedia, non-compete clauses / covenants not to compete are allowed in most states of the US, but are restricted from being too broad and/or lasting too long in:
- Virginia
- Florida
- California
- Massachusetts
- Washington
- Texas
Wikipedia also says that Canada and Europe generally enforce these types of contracts if they are reasonable, meaning that they protect a legitimate business interest, and are limited in time frame, business scope, and geographical scope.
tl;dr
Non-compete clauses are allowed in most states and countries, but the terms of the contract have to be reasonable. Check with a lawyer for what reasonable means in your specific circumstance and location.
answered Jul 20 '14 at 5:33
Matt Giltaji
1,62821425
1
In general, in Europe the employee must get something for it, e.g. a one-time money compensation or a small rent for the duration of the non-compete clause, otherwise the clause is illegal.
– Sulthan
Jul 20 '14 at 8:46
In addition, EU citizens living in a different EU country are protected by EU regulations, not by possibly weaker protections of their own country or the country they are living in. It would be very hard to prevent a EU citizen from working in a different EU country.
– gnasher729
Jul 20 '14 at 10:14
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
2
down vote
accepted
up vote
2
down vote
accepted
As with most legalish questions, your best bet to determine the legality of a specific employment contract is to talk to an employment lawyer.
With that said, as documented on wikipedia, non-compete clauses / covenants not to compete are allowed in most states of the US, but are restricted from being too broad and/or lasting too long in:
- Virginia
- Florida
- California
- Massachusetts
- Washington
- Texas
Wikipedia also says that Canada and Europe generally enforce these types of contracts if they are reasonable, meaning that they protect a legitimate business interest, and are limited in time frame, business scope, and geographical scope.
tl;dr
Non-compete clauses are allowed in most states and countries, but the terms of the contract have to be reasonable. Check with a lawyer for what reasonable means in your specific circumstance and location.
answered Jul 20 '14 at 5:33
Matt Giltaji
1,62821425
As with most legalish questions, your best bet to determine the legality of a specific employment contract is to talk to an employment lawyer.
With that said, as documented on wikipedia, non-compete clauses / covenants not to compete are allowed in most states of the US, but are restricted from being too broad and/or lasting too long in:
- Virginia
- Florida
- California
- Massachusetts
- Washington
- Texas
Wikipedia also says that Canada and Europe generally enforce these types of contracts if they are reasonable, meaning that they protect a legitimate business interest, and are limited in time frame, business scope, and geographical scope.
tl;dr
Non-compete clauses are allowed in most states and countries, but the terms of the contract have to be reasonable. Check with a lawyer for what reasonable means in your specific circumstance and location.
answered Jul 20 '14 at 5:33
Matt Giltaji
1,62821425
answered Jul 20 '14 at 5:33
Matt Giltaji
1,62821425
answered Jul 20 '14 at 5:33
Matt Giltaji
1,62821425
answered Jul 20 '14 at 5:33
Matt Giltaji
1,62821425
1,62821425
1
In general, in Europe the employee must get something for it, e.g. a one-time money compensation or a small rent for the duration of the non-compete clause, otherwise the clause is illegal.
– Sulthan
Jul 20 '14 at 8:46
In addition, EU citizens living in a different EU country are protected by EU regulations, not by possibly weaker protections of their own country or the country they are living in. It would be very hard to prevent a EU citizen from working in a different EU country.
– gnasher729
Jul 20 '14 at 10:14
suggest improvements |Â
1
In general, in Europe the employee must get something for it, e.g. a one-time money compensation or a small rent for the duration of the non-compete clause, otherwise the clause is illegal.
– Sulthan
Jul 20 '14 at 8:46
In addition, EU citizens living in a different EU country are protected by EU regulations, not by possibly weaker protections of their own country or the country they are living in. It would be very hard to prevent a EU citizen from working in a different EU country.
– gnasher729
Jul 20 '14 at 10:14
1
1
In general, in Europe the employee must get something for it, e.g. a one-time money compensation or a small rent for the duration of the non-compete clause, otherwise the clause is illegal.
– Sulthan
Jul 20 '14 at 8:46
In general, in Europe the employee must get something for it, e.g. a one-time money compensation or a small rent for the duration of the non-compete clause, otherwise the clause is illegal.
– Sulthan
Jul 20 '14 at 8:46
In addition, EU citizens living in a different EU country are protected by EU regulations, not by possibly weaker protections of their own country or the country they are living in. It would be very hard to prevent a EU citizen from working in a different EU country.
– gnasher729
Jul 20 '14 at 10:14
In addition, EU citizens living in a different EU country are protected by EU regulations, not by possibly weaker protections of their own country or the country they are living in. It would be very hard to prevent a EU citizen from working in a different EU country.
– gnasher729
Jul 20 '14 at 10:14
suggest improvements |Â
Hi Eonil and welcome to the Workplace. I've edited your question to include the technical term you describe, a "non compete clause". Please feel free to edit it back if you were thinking of something else.
– Matt Giltaji
Jul 20 '14 at 5:02
@MattGiltaji Thanks for editing. I think the term is precisely what I wanted to say. Also I hope my question to be proper on this site.
– Eonil
Jul 20 '14 at 5:05
@MattGiltaji Oh actually the Wikipedia link seems answering to my question. Please consider adding your wikipedia link as an answer.
– Eonil
Jul 20 '14 at 5:16
This question appears to be off-topic because it is about legal issues. This should really be answered by a lawyer not on this site.
– Justin Cave
Jul 20 '14 at 6:49
1
I am voting to close because the question is too broad, and our site is not a research service.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Jul 20 '14 at 13:04