A non-compete agreement is designed to protect a business owner’s investment by restricting potential competition. There are many factors that go into determining whether one is enforceable.
Three Factors
First. The agreement must be supported by a promise by the employer other than just continued employment (i.e. a promotion, a raise, training) or it must be signed at the time employment commences.
Second. The agreement must be reasonable in duration and in geographic scope.
Third. The agreement must be necessary to protect the employer and must be narrowly tailored to accomplish that goal.
Nicole Bolan, Attorney at Law
Blado Kiger Bolan, Tacoma, Wash.
