Medford Non-Compete Agreement

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In general, covenants not to compete involve an employee in the state of Massachusetts who agrees not to work for competitors of their employer when they leave the company. Such covenants are often called "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. While the employer?s interests are significant, Massachusetts courts place great weight 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 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 Medford that is unreasonably broad.

Limitations on non-compete clauses must also be restricted to cover only competitors who are related in a reasonable way 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?

A Medford, Massachusetts lawyer can help you review the covenant before you sign any agreements 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. 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 Medford

Medford is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It has a population of about 55,000 people.

The first European settlement in the area now known as medford was in 1630, when the area was still part of Charlestown. The town grew slowly but steadily over the next few hundred years. After 1880, the population began to explode, coinciding with the industrial revolution. The expansion in population led to the creation of new government services, such as gas, electricity, and water, along with public schools and a dedicated police department.

While working as a social worker in the 1920s, Amelia Earhart lived in Medford, and there are several memorials and historic sites dedicated to her, including the house in which she lived during her tenure in the city. Medford was also home to the man credited with inventing the roller skate.

Modernly, Medford is home to Tufts University, an extremely well-regarded research university. While once considered a "safety school" for students applying to Harvard, Tufts has become a destination school in its own right, in some niche fields of study.

If you live in Medford, Massachusetts, and need a good lawyer, chances are good that you'll be able to find one. With its diverse and vibrant population, Medford, Massachusetts lawyers have evolved in kind.

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