Utah Non-Compete Clauses — Drafting, Review, and Compliance
Whether you're drafting a non-compete for your employees or reviewing one you've been asked to sign, we know Utah's restrictive covenant law.
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Non-compete agreements restrict an employee's ability to work for competitors after leaving employment. Utah's Post-Employment Restrictions Act significantly limits the enforceability of non-competes, providing important protections for employees. We help employers draft enforceable non-compete agreements and help employees understand their obligations under existing agreements.
Utah's Post-Employment Restrictions Act
Utah law caps non-compete agreements at one year in duration and requires that they protect a legitimate business interest. Overly broad restrictions — geographic scope that exceeds where the employee actually worked, activities that go beyond what the employee actually did — may be unenforceable. We analyze every non-compete against Utah's statutory standards to ensure compliance.
Drafting Enforceable Non-Competes
Employers seeking to protect trade secrets, client relationships, and proprietary information need non-compete agreements that are carefully tailored to Utah's legal requirements. We draft agreements that protect legitimate business interests without overreaching — saving employers from unenforceable provisions that provide no real protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my employer enforce a non-compete that I signed years ago?
Potentially, but it depends on the agreement's specific terms and whether it complies with Utah's one-year cap and reasonableness requirements. Agreements signed before Utah's 2016 reform may be subject to both old and new standards. We evaluate the enforceability of your specific agreement.
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