Non Compete Agreement Enforcement

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Non-compete agreements in Pennsylvania are enforceable if they meet certain conditions, such as being supported by consideration, reasonable in scope, and protecting legitimate business interests. Since you havent been officially onboarded, there may be arguments against its enforceability. Its advisable to consult a local employment attorney for specific advice.

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My company was acquired, and to stay employed the new company required me to sign a non-compete agreement. I have not been officially onboarded to the new company’s payroll or benefits yet and will be departing before that occurs. Can they enforce the non-compete?
Hey ****! Non-compete agreements in Pennsylvania are enforceable under certain conditions:
- They must be supported by consideration (like continued employment).
- They must be reasonable in scope, duration, and geographic area.
- They must protect legitimate business interests.
Since you haven't been onboarded yet, there might be arguments against its enforceability. It's best to consult a local employment attorney for specific advice. Would you like to be connected to one?
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