Compete in Ohio is a contract between an employer and an employee that states that the employee cannot compete with the employer after termination. A noncompetition agreement is a binding contract between the employer and employee that stops the employee for working for a competitor for a period of time.Noncompetition agreements entered into on or after January 1, 2022 cannot exceed 12 months in duration postemployment; and is limited to certain employees. A noncompetition or noncompete agreement is where agreement your employer will restrict you from engaging in a competing business during your employment. Non-compete agreements for independent contractors forbids them to work for your competition for a specific period after employment. An Ohio non-compete agreement is a partial restraint of trade that prevents someone from pursuing work in a particular field. Our attorneys have been helping businesses of all sizes and types negotiate leases, partnerships, vendor agreements, employee contracts and more for 25 years.