In Michigan, noncompete agreements are only enforceable if reasonable. Many Michigan employers utilize noncompete agreements.Are non-compete or non-solicitation agreements enforceable in Michigan? Noncompete agreements restrain the free labor market, and are therefore analyzed under the Michigan AntiTrust Reform Act (MARA). Noncompetition agreements are contractual, so they require mutual assent from both parties to the agreement. In order to be enforceable, Michigan non compete agreements must reasonably restrict employee mobility, and must protect a legitimate business interest. A Michigan non-compete agreement is a contractual restraint that prevents a worker from pursuing some line of business. FTC notes that, "When an employer uses a non-compete clause, it undertakes conduct in a marketplace. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule this week banning noncompete agreements in most circumstances nationwide. An employee who signs a non-compete agreement promises not to engage in certain competitive activities both during and after termination of employment.