Learn more about non-compete agreements in Arizona and how our team of employment attorneys can help you draft, enforce, or dispute a non-compete agreement. Enlisting the help of independent contractors to complete specific projects is becoming more and more common for business owners in Phoenix.Include Consideration: The employee must receive a benefit or something of value in exchange for not working for a competitor. One of the most common questions I get from business owners is whether or not NonCompete Agreements are legal. Yes, in Arizona they are! Competition agreement, most commonly referred to as a "noncompete," is a contract under which a party agrees not to engage in a certain. When an employee breaches a non-compete agreement or solicits business away from a former employer, an attorney is necessary. Contact us at 602.265.2600. If you have questions about an Independent Contractor Agreement reach out to local Phoenix Business Planning Attorney. Nicole Pavlik at (602) 635-6176.