How Does an Employee Break a Minnesota NonCompete Contract?
If you have signed Minnesota noncompete agreement and are thinking of leaving your company, consult with a Minnesota noncompete attorney first. The attorney can give you a legal opinion about whether your non-competition restrictions are enforceable and help you identify ways to void the agreement. In addition, the attorney can advise you to avoid common mistakes when leaving a company that can lead to litigation. The only thing certain about Minnesota noncompete litigation is its uncertainty! Virtually every case is determined on its own specific facts. Because noncompete contracts are partial restraints of trade, and typically involve unequal bargaining power, they are narrowly construed. Further, Minnesota noncompete agreements must be “reasonable” and the courts have the power to narrow or re-write them. Some judges are less inclined to enforce them than others. Further, many employers seek a court-ordered Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) or temporary injunction to enforce the non
