A noncompete agreement must also be “reasonable.” Whats reasonable?
• last too long • cover too wide a geographic area, or • prohibit a former employee from engaging in too many types of businesses. Generally, the biggest issue with noncompete agreements is how long the noncompete agreement lasts. While there’s no set rule, noncompetes ranging from six months to two years are generally considered “reasonable,” while anything longer than that will receive closer scrutiny. Outside of the employment context, longer noncompete agreements will often be enforced, such as in connection with the sale of a business.
