Longmont Non-Compete Agreement

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Typically, a covenant not to compete is when a Colorado 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 may receive compensation for the agreement.

When are Covenants not to Compete Unenforceable?

Knowing in advance whether a judge will enforce an employee's non-compete clause can be hard. While the employer?s interests are important, Colorado courts place great importance on an individual?s freedom to pursue the employment they want. Accordingly, courts have only upheld those agreements that they consider reasonable under the circumstances. Some agreements that courts have considered to be unreasonable include terms that last for an unusually long period of time or that cover a geographic around Longmont that is unreasonably broad.

The agreements must also deal only with those competitors whose line of employment is rationally related to the previous employer's. Finally, the covenant not to compete must have a legitimate business purpose which is behind the employer's motivation for requiring the agreement.

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

Before signing anything that may restrict your rights, you may want to hire a Longmont, Colorado attorney to review the contract. A lawyer can then negotiate to modify the covenant as needed, or may even draft a new one that is acceptable to both parties A lawyer can also render useful advice for employers who are considering suing an employee for breach of covenant, or they can counsel employees who have signed such an agreement.

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Life in Longmont

Longmont, Colorado is a home-rule municipality in Boulder and Weld Counties. It is located near the northeastern corner of Colorado, and has a population of about 86,000 people.

One of the largest employers in Longmont, Colorado is Seagate Technologies, with over 1,160 employees. Seagate is one of the largest manufacturers of hard drives in the world. This company employs a large number of engineers and manufacturers. It also employs several white-collar professionals, including some Longmont, Colorado lawyers.

Another large employer in Longmont is Amgen, one of the world's leading biotech companies, which also employs many Longmont, Colorado lawyers.

If you live in Longmont, Colorado and need legal advice, it's almost certain that you'll be able to find a Longmont, Colorado attorney who can help you with your legal issue.

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