In New York, Non-Compete Agreements have been historically hard to enforce. The New York Court of Appeals has set strict guidelines that Non-Compete Agreements must follow in order to be considered valid in a court of law. The most important factor in whether or not a Non-Compete is enforceable is whether it is considered reasonable. The agreement must neither place undue hardship on the employee nor place any restrictions on the employee that are greater than needed to protect the company's legitimate interest. Despite the difficulty in enforcing Non-Compete Agreements, it is wise for small business owners to look into drawing up a valid agreement in order to protect their business. Below are some tips that can make your Non-Compete agreements more likely to be enforced in court.
