Ohio Non Compete Validity

Summary

Non-compete agreements in Ohio are generally enforceable if reasonable in scope and duration. Factors include undue hardship on the employee, necessity for employer protection, and public injury. Claiming undue hardship involves demonstrating significant impact on finding comparable employment, requiring documentation of job search efforts, evidence of financial distress, and showing overly broad or long restrictions. Consult a local attorney for personalized advice.

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In Ohio, non-compete agreements are generally enforceable if they are reasonable in scope and duration. Factors considered include:
- The absence or presence of undue hardship on the employee
- Whether it is necessary for the employer's protection
- Whether it is injurious to the public
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How to claim undue hardship
Claiming undue hardship in Ohio involves demonstrating that the non-compete agreement significantly affects your ability to find comparable employment. This often requires:
- Documentation of job search efforts.
- Evidence of financial distress.
- Showing the agreement's restrictions are overly broad or long.
Consider consulting a local attorney for personalized advice.