What this hub covers

A non-compete agreement is a contract restricting an employee’s ability to work for a competitor or start a competing business after termination. Non-compete enforceability varies dramatically by state — from California’s outright ban (B&P §16600) to states that enforce reasonable restraints supported by adequate consideration.

Why state-specific matters

State-specific templates are essential because (1) California voids non-competes entirely (we provide the legal alternatives), (2) Illinois voids non-competes for employees under $75K, (3) Texas, Florida, and New York enforce reasonable restraints, and (4) the specific consideration, blue-pencil, and severability provisions that courts look for differ by state. Use the template matched to the employee’s work location.