Compete in Ohio is a contract between an employer and an employee that states that the employee cannot compete with the employer after termination. This article gives an overview of Ohio law on non-competes and provides insight on how courts may uphold the enforceability of such provisions.Ohio law does not prevent employers from making noncompetes a mandatory condition of employment or continued employment. A noncompetition agreement is a binding contract between the employer and employee that stops the employee for working for a competitor for a period of time. Noncompetition agreements entered into on or after January 1, 2022 cannot exceed 12 months in duration postemployment; and is limited to certain employees. In Ohio, a noncompete agreement is usually enforceable for up to one year after the employeeemployer relationship has been terminated. In Ohio, non-compete agreements (also called "non-competition agreements" and "covenants against competition") are binding and legally enforceable. (ii) operating a business in the United States after the conclusion of the employment that includes the term or condition. Compete agreement is a contract between an employee and employer. Such restrictive covenants are lawful if the restraints are reasonably necessary to protect the employer's legitimate business interests.