noncompete clause
Job-switching legal barrier
A noncompete clause is a contract provision that restricts someone from working for competitors or starting a competing business after leaving their current employer.
Such clauses typically specify a time period and geographic area: The noncompete clause prevented her from joining any rival firm for two years.
Enforceability varies widely by jurisdiction.
- restraint of tradeLimiting commercial competition unlawfully
- restrictive covenantContractual limit on property rights
- employment contractBinding job terms document
- signing bonusPayment upon accepting employment
- contractEnforceable written agreement
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noncompete clauseseverance agreement
Terms for employment termination
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