Non Compete Agreement Enforceability

Summary

Non-compete agreements in Victoria must protect legitimate business interests and be reasonable in scope, geography, and duration to be enforceable. A 3-month duration is generally considered reasonable, especially if it pertains to clients you had direct dealings with. The agreement should not be against public interest and must balance the protection of confidential information. If you have concerns about your non-compete agreement, consider consulting a local lawyer for specific advice.

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Sure, I can provide some general information about non-compete agreements in Victoria. Could you please tell me a bit more about your situation? For example, are you looking to understand if your non-compete agreement is enforceable, or are you looking to dispute it?
Yes if mine is wnforcible
Non-compete agreements in Victoria are subject to certain conditions to be enforceable:
- They must protect legitimate business interests.
- They need to be reasonable in scope, geography, and duration.
- They should not be against public interest.
Could you provide more details about the terms of your non-compete agreement?
Future Employment and Non-solicitation You will not, during your employment and for a period of 3 months after the termination of your employment, either on your own account or for any person, firm, or organisation: Group; approach or accept any approach from, or deal with, any client, or potential client, with whom you had dealings during your employment; Each element of this restraint operates to the extent to which it is deemed reasonable by any court. You acknowledge and agree that you will have access to the Company's confidential information
Thank you for sharing the details. In Victoria, for a non-compete or non-solicitation clause to be enforceable, it needs to be reasonable and protect legitimate business interests. Here are some key points to consider:
- Duration: A *-month period is generally seen as reasonable.
- Scope: It should be limited to clients you had direct dealings with.
- Confidential Information: Protecting this is valid, but the restraint must be balanced.
Would you like to discuss this further with a local lawyer who can provide more specific advice?
No
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It seems like your non-compete agreement is relatively standard and likely enforceable given the reasonable duration and scope. If you need further assistance, feel free to ask!
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The non-compete agreement seems reasonable and enforceable based on the details provided. If you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!
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Case Rating: *
It seems like your non-compete agreement is reasonable and likely enforceable. If you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!