A typical non-compete clause in a New York employment agreement looks like. Here is some relatively common language that I've adapted from some of the cases.This is almost black letter law in New York, so if you were fired without cause, your noncompete agreement is not enforceable. Labor and Employment attorneys can use this sample notice when complying with the new FTC noncompete ban. A Texas federal judge has permanently blocked the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) proposed ban on noncompete agreements in employment contracts. Under the final Noncompete Rule, the FTC adopts a comprehensive ban on new noncompetes with all workers, including senior executives. Non-compete and non-solicit agreements are generally lawful for many types of employees in Georgia, subject to several important restrictions. This post outlines the key impacts that the ban on noncompetes will have on franchisors if it is fully implemented. Since then, the group has been integral in getting more than 100 bills passed into law. This demonstrates that a well-drafted non-compete clause can be an effective way to protect the interests of an employer.