Non-Compete Agreement Templates by State

Restricts an employee, contractor or seller from competing with your business for a set time and area — where the state allows it at all. The rules differ from state to state — pick yours.

• CaliforniaEmployee non-competes are void
• TexasMust be tied to an enforceable agreement
• FloridaSigned writing and a real business interest
• New YorkReasonableness test from case law
• IllinoisSalary thresholds apply
• PennsylvaniaMust be reasonable and tied to employment
• GeorgiaOnly certain employees can be bound
• North CarolinaWriting and signature required
• OhioReasonableness test from case law
• New JerseyReasonableness test from case law