How Enforceable is a Non-Compete? and Other Top Google Questions Answered

How enforceable is a non-compete?  Generally speaking, non-compete agreements are enforceable.  Is a non-compete valid if you are fired? Usually, yes.  Do non-compete agreements hold up?  When written correctly, yes. How long does a non-compete agreement last? As a general rule, non-compete agreements that last two years or less are considered reasonable. 

What Are Acceptable Non-Solicitation Restraints for Sales Employees?

While a non-solicitation clause that prohibits a sales employee from soliciting all company customers may sometimes be justified, most of the time it is much more reasonable to limit the non-solicitation restraint only to the customers and prospective customers with whom the sales employee directly interacted rather than every customer in the company’s database.