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How long is a typical No Compete Clause?
Posted on 1/30/13 at 11:12 am
Posted on 1/30/13 at 11:12 am
I have a great job offer but they just hit me with a 5 year no compete. This seems a little long. Is this normal?
This post was edited on 1/30/13 at 11:33 am
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Posted on 1/30/13 at 11:29 am to cas4t
I thought 2 years was the max. It also must have a geographic constraint, and it cant be a whole state. Just certain parishes/counties, or a certain region. That is for non-compete, I'm not sure if no contest is the same thing.
Posted on 1/30/13 at 11:32 am to Specktricity
I edited. I meant no compete. So, should I be skeptical?
Also, I'm in Tennesee
Also, I'm in Tennesee
This post was edited on 1/30/13 at 11:34 am
Posted on 1/30/13 at 11:42 am to cas4t
I would be skeptical. Anything over 2 years will likely not hold up in court. If your really worried, I would talk to a lawyer.
Posted on 1/30/13 at 12:01 pm to Specktricity
I've never heard of a non-compete of more than 2 years. Lately, I have seen a lot of 12 month clauses. And limited by geography.
Posted on 1/30/13 at 12:35 pm to cas4t
They vary but 1-2 years is typical.
I bet I know what industry your in.
I bet I know what industry your in.
Posted on 1/30/13 at 12:48 pm to cas4t
2 years is pretty typical in my area...
Posted on 1/30/13 at 1:59 pm to cas4t
For medical professionals, typically two years within a certain geographical location (i.e. 30 miles from the location of the practice).
Posted on 1/30/13 at 2:07 pm to Ric Flair
It's a state law issue, and the states vary greatly in their laws on this matter. So, unless someone on here is barred in Tennessee, I'd treat it like just someone's opinion -- where an opinion is like an as$hole - everyone has one.
Posted on 1/30/13 at 2:25 pm to Newbomb Turk
Posted on 1/31/13 at 12:19 am to SG_Geaux
Good links. Doubtful that a TN court will uphold a 5-yr. restriction.
Posted on 1/31/13 at 6:11 am to cas4t
Won't hold up in court anyway
Posted on 1/31/13 at 9:38 am to I Love Bama
If you sell a business and sign a no compete clause it should be rock solid for however long the term is. If you are just an employee any term is pretty much not enforceable.
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