Covenants Not to Compete

A Covenant Not to Compete is a legal agreement where an employee agrees not to work for a competitor or start a competing business for a certain period and within a specific geographic area after leaving their current job. Its purpose is to protect a company's valuable confidential information, client relationships, and trade secrets. These agreements must be reasonable in scope and duration to be enforceable. They are designed to balance the company's interests with the employee’s right to seek employment elsewhere.