NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS
Non-compete agreements are contracts between an employee and an employer which verifies that an employee will not enter into competition with the employer during or after employment.
A non-compete agreement is typically in effect only for a certain period of time after employment ends. It is important to obtain the help of qualified legal counsel to understand and determine the relevant dates pertaining to the agreement.
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What does a non-compete agreement do?
A non-compete agreement basically prevents an employee from competing against their employer in the employee's next position.
For example, an employer may want to protect the goodwill developed in terms of customer relations, giving the employer a competitive advantage. They may want to prevent an employee from capitalizing on it, thus the employer may enforce a non-compete agreement.
Non-compete agreements are enforceable and legal in Pennsylvania, as long as they reasonably protect the business' interest and have reasonable duration and geographic restrictions.
While it can be hard to enforce a non-compete, keep in mind it is possible. Do not sign an agreement assuming you can ignore it later when you are applying for jobs. If you violate the terms of your non-compete agreement, your former employer may sue you and seek a temporary injunction against you.
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