Winter Garden Covenant to Not Compete Attorney
Whether you are an employer, employee or business owner, employment contracts involve certain obligations and rights that must be both given and upheld. This is especially true for non-compete agreements.
A non-compete agreement (also called non-disclosure or covenant not to compete) is essentially a promise made by an employee to not compete with his or her company for a period of time. This can include a promise not to leave the current company for a similar position at a competitor's company. It may also include a promise not to share customer lists or to avoid taking business system knowledge and applying it elsewhere.
Disputes over non-compete agreements usually involve whether a contract existed and whether it is enforceable. For example, where, when and how can an employee work after leaving his or her previous employment?
At Dempsey & Associates, P.A., we can address any questions you may have, and if necessary, aggressively protect your interests through litigation.
Evaluating Non-Compete Agreements
One of the many employment law services we provide our clients is contract review and negotiation. We can review the non-compete contract in your case and help determine what is enforceable and what is not. Factors that we consider in evaluation a non-compete agreement include:
- Are the geographical limitations too restricting?
- How long are the employment restrictions?
- What job restrictions are there? Is it for certain competitors?
- How valuable was the employee to the company? Is it even necessary to enforce a non-compete clause?
- Does the business/employer have a legitimate business interest in enforcing the non-compete contract?
- Does it affect trade secrets or existing business relationships?
- Is there a non-disclosure agreement? Could there be a disclosure of confidential information?
By evaluating these items closely prior to the non-compete agreement being signed, we can address some of the issues up-front, thereby avoiding cause for litigation later. An employer can be sure its trade secrets, products and intellectual property are protected. An employee can be free to leave the company and seek out better job opportunities in the field.
If disputes arise, our Orlando non-compete agreement attorneys will represent you in negotiations or in court, as necessary. We are skilled lawyers who have a firm understanding of employment law contracts and their enforceable provisions. We understand what it takes to obtain a favorable outcome.
Contact an Employment Contract Lawyer
If you have questions regarding non-compete agreements and wish to schedule an appointment with a business law attorney, contact Dempsey & Associates, P.A., in Winter Park, Florida, for a free initial consultation, or call us at 407-550-0294.
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