Rancho Cordova Non-Compete Agreement

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Typically, a covenant not to compete is when a California employee agrees not to work for an employer's competitors when the employee leaves the company. Covenants not to compete are also known as "non-compete clauses". An employee who signs them either does so as a condition to employment or they can receive compensation for the agreement.

When are Covenants not to Compete Unenforceable?

It is difficult to know whether a judge will enforce a given non-compete agreement. Even though the interests of an employer are significant, California courts value a person's freedom to select the type of employment that they desire. Thus, courts will typically uphold only those covenants not to compete that they conclude to be reasonable. Those agreements that courts have seen to be unreasonable include those that last for an prolonged period of time or cover geographic areas around Rancho Cordova that are unreasonably large.

Non-compete clauses are also limited in that they may only apply to competitors who are rationally related to the industry of the employer. Finally, there must be a valid business interest which motivates the employer's mandating a covenant not to compete.

Do I Need an Attorney when Dealing with a Covenant not to Compete?

You might want to hire a Rancho Cordova, California lawyer to review the covenant before signing any provisions that may limit or restrict your rights. The lawyer will then be able to negotiate any modifications to the contract as needed, or they can even draft a new one should it be required by one or both parties. An attorney can also give valuable advice when it comes to suing employees for breaching covenants, or counseling employees who have signed one regarding whether they can accept a different job.

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Life in Rancho Cordova

Rancho Cordova, California is a city in Sacramento County. It was incorporated in 2003, and currently has a population of about 65,000 people.

However, up to 45,000 workers commute to Rancho Cordova on a daily basis, which causes its population to spike during working hours on most days. This makes it the second-largest employment hub in the Sacramento area.

The economy of Rancho Cordova, California is driven by industries such as healthcare, insurance, and retail. Also, because Sacramento is the state capital, a large number of Rancho Cordova, California residents work for the state government, and commute to Sacramento. Many of these state employees are administrative professionals, such as lawyers.

In Rancho Cordova, California there are also many qualified attorneys in private practice. Anyone who needs legal representation would do well to contact a Rancho Cordova, California attorney as quickly as possible.

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