Non-compete provisions within independent contractor agreements are often challenged as unenforceable under the first prong of the above analysis. Noncompete agreements are generally enforceable against independent contractors if the clause reclassifies them as employees.Non-compete agreements for independent contractors forbids them to work for your competition for a specific period after employment. Consultant's exercise of such right of approval will in no way limit Consultant's obligations under this Agreement or his status as an independent contractor. It is a matter of contract and will be enforceable if reasonable in scope, time and geography. Noncompete agreements usually aren't valid when working with independent contractors.