Noncompetes
Non-compete agreements, also known as covenants not to compete, are contracts between an employer and an employee that restrict the employee's ability to compete with the employer after the employment relationship ends. Non-compete agreements are designed to protect an employer's trade secrets, customer relationships, and other confidential information.
An employment attorney can help employers and employees with non-compete agreements in a number of ways. For employers, an attorney can help draft a non-compete agreement that is enforceable under the law. For employees, an attorney can review a non-compete agreement to determine if it is enforceable and can help negotiate changes to the agreement or advise on how to limit risks for employees who plan to change jobs.
Non-compete agreements in Michigan must be reasonable in terms of their scope and duration. In general, non-compete agreements that are limited in scope to the employee's former position and that have a duration of one year or less are more likely to be enforceable. But the law is in a state of flux with many government agencies pushing against non-competes.
If you are an employer or employee in Traverse City, MI, or other areas of northern Michigan, and you have questions about non-compete agreements, you should contact an employment attorney to discuss your legal rights and options. You can reach Anders at 231-486-4507.
