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Non -compete agreements are a common part of many employee employment contracts, particularly in industries where propriety information or trade secrets are a significant part of a company's competitive advantage.
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The specifics of what is reasonable can vary greatly depending upon the industry, the role of the employee, and the nature of the business.
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However, there are some general principles that can guide the creation of a reasonable non -compete agreement.
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So the general principles are the duration of the non -compete agreement.
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A reasonable non -compete agreement should have a specific duration that is not excessively long.
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The exact length can depend on the industry and the role of the employee, but a period of one to two years is often considered reasonable.
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Geographic scope.
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Scope, the agreement should also be limited in geographic scope.
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It would be unreasonable to prevent an employee from working in their field anywhere in the world, but it might be reasonable to prevent them from working for a direct competitor in the same city or region.
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Scope of prohibited activities...