Non-compete and non-solicitation agreements are common in Ohio, but they can impact your ability to pursue new career opportunities. If you’re considering a job change, starting a new job with a restrictive contract, or dealing with a lawsuit regarding these agreements, understanding your rights and options is crucial. At Mansell Law, our experienced Columbus, Ohio attorneys specialize in non-compete and non-solicitation law, helping clients defend their rights and ensure fair employment terms.
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NON-COMPETE AND NON-SOLICITATION
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Non-Compete Agreements and Non-Solicitation Agreements – these broad restrictive
agreements can mean the difference in you being able to earn a living. Our Non-
Compete and Non-Solicitations Attorneys in Columbus, Ohio have signi□cant
experience in defending and prosecuting these types of lawsuits and legal claims. In
addition, we frequently review non-compete contracts and provide legal analysis and
advice given a speci□c situation. If you have you recently started a new job and been
presented with a non-compete agreement or you are thinking about leaving your
current job to pursue other opportunities and need to know whether your non-
compete agreement will affect your ability to earn a living, the Ohio employment
attorneys at Mansell Law are your sources for non-compete and non-solicitation legal
advice. Also, if you are currently involved in a non-compete lawsuit or received a
cease and desist letter, it is important to contact an attorney right away – time can
make all the difference in your case. Our Ohio Non-Compete Attorneys have ample
experience with defending against restrictive non-compete agreements and getting
you back to work.
Employers frequently require employees to sign non-compete and/or non-solicitation
agreements. These agreements limit your ability to compete with your employer or
solicit your employer’s customers after your employment ends. If you violate the
terms of your non-compete agreement, your employer can □le a breach of contract
lawsuit against you. If this happens, then not only do you need to defend against the
lawsuit, but your employer can also ask the court to order immediate enforcement of
your non-compete agreement against you by preventing you from working at your
new job (known as a Temporary Restraining Order or Preliminary Injunction).
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While the terms of non-compete agreements can be very restrictive, and while the
idea of defending your right to earn a living in court is daunting, we are here to help.
Reach out to us for a free consultation today.
ARE NON-COMPETE OR NON-SOLICITATION AGREEMENTS ENFORCEABLE IN
OHIO?
These agreements are considered contracts and can be enforceable under certain
circumstances. The terms of a non-compete and/or non-solicitation agreement must
be reasonable. Courts will only enforce a non-compete agreement to the extent that it
is necessary to protect the employer’s “legitimate business interests.” If a court □nds
that your non-compete agreement is too restrictive, it can reduce, remove, or
otherwise edit the agreement’s terms. For example, if your non-compete agreement
lasts for □ve years, but a court □nds this time period is too lengthy, it can reduce this
restriction to a more appropriate time period.
However, even if the terms of your non-compete agreement are unreasonable, you
still face liability for a breach of contract lawsuit from your employer if you violate the
agreement’s terms. Courts can reduce the scope of your non-compete such that you
can return to work and earn a living, but this process takes time, and your employer
can seek an injunction or temporary restraining order preventing you from working
elsewhere until the court rules on the terms of your non-compete. Thus, it is
important that you address any issues with your Columbus, Ohio Non-Compete
Lawyers before they arise.
CAN I CHALLENGE THE ENFORCEABILITY OF MY NON-COMPETE IN OHIO?
Your employer has the burden of proving your non-compete or non-solicitation
agreement is enforceable. It must prove that the terms of your agreement: (1) are no
greater than necessary to protect its legitimate business interests, (2) do not impose
an undue hardship on you, and (3) are not injurious to the public. The □rst two
elements require your employer to show that its interest in protecting its business
outweighs your interests in being able to earn a living. Courts consider numerous
factors when evaluating whether your employer has met this requirement, including:
1. The geographic and time limits placed on the non-compete;
2. Whether you were the sole or primary customer contact while you were employed
there;
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3. Whether you possess any con□dential information or trade secrets;
4. Whether the non-compete agreement seeks to restrain unfair competition or
simply ordinary competition;
5. Whether the non-compete seeks to sti□e your skill and experience level;
6. Whether the non-compete restricts your sole means of support; and
7. The typical standards for non-compete agreements in your industry.
For more information on these factors and the speci□c evidence courts use to
evaluate each factor, check out our blog post on Ohio Non-Compete Law.
Courts also examine whether the enforcement of your non-compete agreement
would be “injurious” to the public (i.e. whether it would cause harm to third parties).
For example, if a court enforces a restrictive non-compete against a doctor, this could
prevent him or her from offering medical services until the non-compete agreement
expires. If fewer doctors are available to the public, this would harm the public’s
interest since patient access to medical care would be jeopardized.
Your employer must establish all three elements of the above test to prove your non-
compete agreement is reasonable. But remember, even if the court holds that your
non-compete agreement is unreasonable, the court also has discretion to edit the
terms of your non-compete as it sees □t to reach a reasonable compromise for both
parties. While a non-compete agreement has the potential to adversely impact your
ability to □nd a job after your employment ends, your Non-Compete Attorney in
Columbus, Ohio will help you understand your rights and responsibilities and defend
your right to earn a living. Our lawyers □ght aggressively while still taking the most
cost-effective approach for our clients.
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