What is it called when you can't work for a competitor?

This is called a 'non-dealing covenant'. Ask your old employer if they'll let you ignore the limit on who you can work for.

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Competition Noncompetition Within A Company In Tarrant

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Employment - Agreements - Confidentiality

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The employee desires to be employed by the company in a capacity in which he/she may receive, contribute, or develop confidential and proprietary information. Such information is important to the future of the company and the company expects the employee to keep secret such proprietary and confidential information and not to compete with the company during his/her employment and for a reasonable period after employment.

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Fortunately, it is unlawful for an employer to enforce non-compete agreements in California.

As you can see, non-competes are not enforceable in California, although other states currently allow them. Instead, you can opt for a non-disclosure agreement, or hire employees who live and work in other states.

In general, non-competes can't stop you from working. They can stop you from taking specific IP to another company (eg a salesman taking client phone numbers to a new org selling similar products) but even that is a legal gray area.

Under California Business and Professions Code Section 16600, unless you were an owner of the business, any “non-compete clause” which forbids an employees who is fired or resigns from working for a competitor or starting a competing business is illegal and unenforceable.

Texas law disfavors but allows non-compete agreements as long as they aren't unduly burdensome or unreasonable. They must be reasonable as to duration, scope, and geographic area. The geographic area clause of that non-compete is more than likely unenforceable, but the duration and scope seem reasonable.

This is called a 'non-dealing covenant'. Ask your old employer if they'll let you ignore the limit on who you can work for.

The very basic requirements are that the non-compete must (1) be in writing; (2) be part of an employment contract; (3) be based on valuable consideration; (4) be reasonable in scope of time and of territory; (5) not be against public policy.

Covenant-Not-To-Compete/Non-Solicitation Agreement The mere existence of a restrictive agreement should not, necessarily, disqualify an applicant. It is still possible to work with the applicant, but the company must understand how the courts will interpret the applicant's contractual obligations.

Employers who enter into or attempt to enforce noncompetes are liable for damages and a penalty of up to $5,000 per employee. A partner must own more than 10 percent of a business to qualify for the sale of a business exemption to California's noncompete ban.

Several factors can void or limit the enforceability of a non-compete agreement, including overly broad restrictions, unreasonable time frames or geographical limits, lack of consideration (such as compensation or job opportunities provided in exchange for the agreement), and violation of public policy.

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Yes, a company can prevent you from working for a competitor in Texas if you have signed a valid and enforceable noncompete agreement. What is a Non-Compete?Competition agreement is a restriction on an employee's ability to work in their particular field. For now, employers can keep using non-compete agreements in Texas but should prepare to adjust their practices if the legal challenges are resolved. Your non-competition agreements need to be enforceable, with time, geographic, and scope limitations described in them. Noncompete agreements are contracts between employers and employees that restrict an employee's ability to work for a competitor or start a competing business. Texas law requires that a covenant not to compete must be part of or ancillary to an otherwise enforceable employment agreement. For a noncompete to be enforceable in Texas, it must be seen as a reasonable mechanism to protect an employer's legitimate business interests. Dallas lawyer Barry Hersh reviews non-competition agreements on behalf of individuals on a flat fee and hourly basis. Noncompete agreements are valid and enforceable in Texas as long as they meet state law requirements.

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