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01. Start with a blank Noncompete Agreement
Open the blank document in the editor, set the document view, and add extra pages if applicable.
02. Add and configure fillable fields
Use the top toolbar to insert fields like text and signature boxes, radio buttons, checkboxes, and more. Assign users to fields.
03. Distribute your form
Share your Noncompete Agreement in seconds via email or a link. You can also download it, export it, or print it out.

Build Noncompete Agreement from scratch with these step-by-step instructions

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Step 1: Start off by launching DocHub.

Begin by signing up for a free DocHub account using any available sign-up method. If you already have one, simply log in.

Step 2: Sign up for a 30-day free trial.

Try out the whole collection of DocHub's advanced tools by signing up for a free 30-day trial of the Pro plan and proceed to craft your Noncompete Agreement.

Step 3: Create a new empty doc.

In your dashboard, hit the New Document button > scroll down and choose to Create Blank Document. You’ll be redirected to the editor.

Step 4: Organize the document’s layout.

Use the Page Controls icon marked by the arrow to switch between different page views and layouts for more convenience.

Step 5: Start adding fields to design the dynamic Noncompete Agreement.

Explore the top toolbar to add document fields. Insert and configure text boxes, the signature block (if applicable), insert images, etc.

Step 6: Prepare and configure the added fields.

Arrange the fields you added per your preferred layout. Customize each field's size, font, and alignment to ensure the form is user-friendly and professional.

Step 7: Finalize and share your template.

Save the finalized copy in DocHub or in platforms like Google Drive or Dropbox, or craft a new Noncompete Agreement. Send out your form via email or use a public link to reach more people.

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The Final Rule bans almost all non-competes between employers and workers, but does not explicitly ban non-disclosure agreements, customer non-solicitation agreements, or employee non-solicit agreements.
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission issued its long-awaited Final Non-Compete Clause Rule, which operates to ban most post-employment non-compete agreements between employers and their workers.
You should include the non-compete clause with the contract or employee handbook when a new worker joins the company. You can also have the worker sign later and add it to their personnel file.
However, certain factors can render a non-compete agreement unenforceable, such as if it is considered unreasonable in time or geographic scope, or if the reason for termination, such as the employer discontinuing a line of business, invalidates the agreement.
The following are the most common ways to get out of a non-compete agreement: Determine that the terms of the contract do not in fact prevent you from a desired course of action. Recognize when a non-compete contradicts the law. Negotiate a release agreement with the involved parties. Ignore the agreement.
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Related Q&A to Noncompete Agreement

Specific Reasons for Invalidity Failure of one or both parties to actually sign the agreement; Failure to amend the non-compete agreement when employment circumstances change; Failure in drafting the original non-compete agreement accurately or specifically.
Enforcement of noncompetes by state Several states, like California, explicitly forbid contracts that include noncompete clauses. Most states, however, allow for agreements that are considered reasonablethough standards for reasonableness vary based on jurisdiction and circumstance.
Non-Competitive Activity at New Employer: One of the most straightforward ways to overcome a noncompete is by ensuring that your new role with a different employer is in a non-competitive capacity. If youre not engaging in activities that directly compete with your former employers business, you may be in the clear.

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