New Hampshire Covenant Not to Compete for a Construction Business - Noncompetition
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Russell Beck: So there is no federal law on noncompetes; every state has its own noncompete law. Some states, like California, don't enforce noncompetes at all; they favor employee mobility over the protection of former employer's information.
Some states have enacted even broader restrictions on non-competition agreements. Later this year, the District of Columbia will join California, North Dakota, and Oklahoma as the only states that ban the use of employer/employee non-competition agreements in most circumstances. See D.C. Act 23-563.
Courts consider several elements when determining the reasonableness of a covenant not to compete, including (1) the time and territory encompassed by the covenant, (2) the territory in which the employee worked, (3) the area in which the employer operated, (4) the nature of the business and (5) the nature of the
Conceptually, a covenant not to compete upon the sale of a business is not part of the purchase price but rather a separate agreement on the part of the seller to not compete with the new owner. Covenants not to compete are intangible assets amortized over 15 years (Sec. 197(d)).
It is possible to find non-compete loopholes in certain circumstances in order to void a non-compete contract. For instance, if you can prove that you never signed the contract, or if you can demonstrate that the contract is against the public interest, you may be able to void the agreement.
However, non-compete clauses may be enforceable if:The non-compete clause and restrictions imposed on the employee are reasonable between the parties; and. The non-compete clause and/or restrictions imposed on the employee are reasonable vis-a-vis public interest.
The New Hampshire law (RSA 2-a) took effect on September 10, 2019. This law prohibits an employer from entering into a non-compete agreement with a low-wage employee and renders any such non-compete agreement void and unenforceable.
The well-known general rule is that a covenant not to compete is only enforceable if its terms are reasonable and necessary to protect the legitimate business interests of the employer.
A covenant not to compete has three elements: (1) a limitation on the work that may be pursued by the employee, (2) a definite time, and (3) a definite geographical area. The time and geographical restrictions are usually straightforward; the limitation on work is a little more complex.