Margate Non-Compete Agreement

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Usually, a covenant not to compete is when a Florida 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?

Whether or not a judge will conclude that the covenant is enforceable can be challenging to know beforehand. Even though the interests of an employer are significant, Florida 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. Some provisions that courts have considered to be unreasonable include terms that last for an unusually long period of time or that cover a geographic around Margate that is unreasonably broad.

Covenants must also be limited to restricting dealings with those competitors that are reasonably related to the employer's industry. Lastly, the covenant not to compete must have a valid 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 you sign any provisions that could restrict your rights, you may consider hiring a Margate, Florida attorney who can review the covenant. The attorney can negotiate modifications to the contract if they are needed, and can draft a new clause which is acceptable to the parties involved. A lawyer can also render useful advice for employers who are contemplating suing an employee for breach of covenant, or they can counsel employees who have signed such an agreement.

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Life in Margate

Margate is a part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach metropolitan area. Margate has an approximate population of 54,000 people.

Two of the most popular attractions in Margate include Sparez and the Eagle Lakes Golf Course. Margate is filled with many naturistic spots where residents and tourists can sit back, relax, and enjoy nature!

Being so near Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Margate residents have available to them a plethora of law firms that train excellent attorenys. These attorneys are highly-qualified to handle both simple and complex legal matters.

All in all, Margate offers residents a small town feel with an unified, community-like spirit.

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