Hammond Non-Compete Agreement

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In general, covenants not to compete involve an employee in the state of Indiana who agrees not to work for competitors of their employer when they leave the company. Such covenants are often called "non-compete" clauses". Employees who sign them can either receive compensation or simply be required to agree as a condition for their employment.

When are Covenants not to Compete Unenforceable?

Foreseeing whether or not a judge will uphold a covenant not to compete is generally difficult. Even though the interests of an employer are significant, Indiana 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. Terms contained in a covenant not to compete will be struck down by a court as unreasonable if they bind the employee for an unusually long period of time or if they cover an unreasonably large geographic area around Hammond.

Covenants must also be limited to restricting dealings with those competitors that are reasonably related to the employer's industry. Finally, the employer needs to have an acceptable business purpose which justifies their motives in requiring their employee to sign a covenant not to compete.

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

You might want to hire a Hammond, Indiana 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. Employers can receive useful advice from an attorney should they decide to sue a worker for breaching a covenant, and employees who have signed such covenants can also benefit from a lawyer's counseling.

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Life in Hammond

Hammond is located in Indiana's Lake County. It is near Chicago and is home to around 80,830 people.

Hammond's top employers include Cabelas, British Petroleum, Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad, Tortilla Nuevo Leon, Jupiter Aluminum, Unilever, Lear Corporation, Horseshoe Casino, Dietrich Industries, and Cargill. To support all these businesses, Hammond is home to many competent attorneys who practice in corporate law. Additionally, Hammond residents and businesses have the legal force in nearby Chicago to also tend to their needs. Chicago is home to many large law firms, ivy-league educated attorneys, and mid to small size firms that focus on providing personalized legal services.

Some famous people who have called Hammond home include Jimmy Valiant, Jordan Schafer, Scott Sheldon, Fritz Polland, Jeremy Jordan, George Groves, Danella Folta, Hal Faverty, Darrel Chaney, and Robert K. Abbett.

All in all, Hammond offers residents a wonderful quality of life!

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