Non-compete Clauses (Covenants not to Compete)

A non-compete clause in a contract bars the employee from competing with his former employer for a certain period of time after leaving the company. The law requires such a clause to be reasonable in terms of geographic coverage and distance from the employer’s place of business. We at the Law Offices of John R. Reeves, PC, can help you draft a non-compete clause if you are the employer. If you are the employee, we can help you make sure that the non-compete clause is reasonable so that you can earn a living upon leaving your employment.

Non-compete agreements in Mississippi

Mississippi courts will enforce a non-compete clause in some situations, but they look closely at whether it is reasonable. Courts generally consider how long the restriction lasts, the geographic area it covers, and whether it protects a legitimate business interest such as customer relationships or confidential information. A court may refuse to enforce an unreasonable restriction or may limit it.

Whether you are an employer drafting an agreement or an employee asked to sign one, or you are being told you cannot take a new job, the Law Offices of John R. Reeves, PC can review the agreement and explain how it is likely to be treated.

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