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.New York noncompete agreements are widely abused and overused. Most of them are not enforceable because New York disfavors them. Learn about the latest regulations on non-competes and find sample clauses. Governor Hochul has vetoed a proposed law banning noncompete agreements, legislation that had the potential to disrupt years of labor law practice in New York. The agreement puts a prohibition on the employee from working for or becoming a competitor for a certain period. Under the final Noncompete Rule, the FTC adopts a comprehensive ban on new noncompetes with all workers, including senior executives. Non-compete clauses must meet strict requirements in the state of New York to be legally enforceable.