Marion Non-Compete Agreement

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Typically, a covenant not to compete is when an Iowa 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 may either be a condition for being employed, or the employee may receive additional compensation for doing so.

When are Covenants not to Compete Unenforceable?

Whether or not a judge will conclude that the covenant is enforceable can be difficult to know beforehand. While employer's interest are significant, the courts of Iowa 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. Those provisions that courts have seen to be unreasonable include those that last for an prolonged period of time or cover geographic areas around Marion that are unreasonably large.

The agreements must also deal only with those competitors whose line of employment is rationally related to the previous employer's. Lastly, there must be a legitimate 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 may want to hire a Marion, Iowa lawyer to review the covenant before signing any agreements 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. When it comes to suing an employee for breach of a non-compete clause, an attorney can give 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 Marion

Marion, Iowa is a city of about 35,000 people, located in Linn County, Iowa. The city was named after Francis Marion, a hero of the American Revolutionary War. It was the first county seat of Linn County, but that designation was later moved to Cedar Rapids.

Marion has a relatively high median household income for its region; about ,000. The percentage of its population living below the poverty line is much lower than the national average. It is currently about 5%.

Marion, Iowa is well known for its corn production, like much of Iowa. Marion, Iowa has two museums focusing on the history of there area.

Marion also hosts regular summer concerts in its parks, where residents can, free of charge, see musicians perform in the park. Marion, Iowa has many parks and recreational options for residents and visitors alike.

If you are looking for an attorney, and happen to live in Marion, Iowa, and are in need of a good attorney, you can probably find one. There are many Marion, Iowa attorneys who can handle a wide variety of cases.

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