Winter Springs Non-Compete Agreement

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Generally, 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". Signing such an agreement can either be a condition for being employed, or the employee may receive additional compensation for doing so.

When are Covenants not to Compete Unenforceable?

It is difficult to foresee whether a judge will enforce a given non-compete agreement. While employer's interest are important, the courts of Florida also put a high level of importance on a person's ability to pursue their desired employment opportunities. Consequently, a court will generally only uphold non-compete clauses which under the circumstances are considered 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 Winter Springs.

Covenants must also be limited to restricting dealings with those competitors that are reasonably related to the employer's industry. Lastly, an employer is required to have a legitimate business reason in its motivation for imposing a covenant not to compete on an employee.

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

A Winter Springs, Florida lawyer can help you review the covenant before you sign any documents that might limit your rights. The lawyer can help you in negotiating modifications or if needed, they can possibly draft a new agreement which will be acceptable to both parties. When it comes to suing an employee for breach of a non-compete clause, an attorney can provide valuable advice. They will also be able to counsel employees who need advice for a covenant they have signed.

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Life in Winter Springs

With a population of just around 35,000 Winter Springs, Florida is a popular city to visit and live in. Winter Springs is located in Seminole County and comprises 14.1 square miles. The city has seven public schools and two private schools within its city limits.

The city of Winter Springs has been recognized as a top place to live by Money Magazine and was recently ranked the second best city to live in Florida. With so much recognition it is easy to see why so many businesses have decided to call Winter Springs Home.

Professionals such as bankers, accountants, and lawyers also take advantage of the work/life balance the city of Winter Springs has to offer. Winter Springs lawyers are skilled in a range of practice areas and are always happy to help their local client with whatever legal issue he or she may be dealing with at the time. Whether looking for simple solution to a small legal problem or engaged in a lengthy trial, Winter Springs lawyers are some of the best in the business.

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