Utah Non-Compete Agreements — Protecting Your Business When Employees Leave
Draft enforceable non-competes that protect legitimate business interests under Utah law.
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When key employees leave, they often take clients, relationships, and knowledge with them. Non-compete agreements — properly drafted to comply with Utah's Post-Employment Restrictions Act — can protect your legitimate business interests. We draft enforceable non-competes and represent employers in enforcing them when former employees violate their restrictions.
Utah's One-Year Cap
The Utah Post-Employment Restrictions Act limits non-compete agreements to one year in duration. Agreements exceeding one year are void as to the excess time. Geographic scope and activity scope must also be reasonable — narrowly tailored to the employee's actual role and the legitimate business interest being protected.
Enforcement in Court
When a former employee violates a valid non-compete, we move quickly to seek a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to stop the competing activity while the case proceeds. Acting fast is critical — the longer the violation continues, the harder it is to argue that emergency relief is needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I enforce a non-compete signed by an at-will employee?
Yes. At-will employment is the default in Utah, but employees can still be bound by restrictive covenants. The key is whether the agreement was supported by adequate consideration — which can be initial employment, a promotion, a bonus, or other benefits provided in exchange for the restriction.
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