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What Are Non-Compete Agreements?<\/h2>

Non-compete agreements are commonly used contracts made between employers and employees in Arizona to help protect the interests of the business and prevent employees from taking the expertise they gain from a company to a competitor in the future.<\/p>

No matter which side of the employer\/employee relationship you are on,working with a non-compete lawyer can help you understand the process and ensure a fair agreement.<\/p>

Our\u00a0Employment Law<\/a>\u00a0team at JacksonWhite can help you draft a legally compliant and enforceable non-compete agreement. Whether you are an employer or employee, we\u2019ll use our legal experience to guide you in creating an agreement with favorable terms that protect your interests.<\/p>

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Common Uses For Non-Compete Agreements<\/h2>

Non-compete agreements are contracts between an employer and employee that state that they will not work in a similar role with nearby market competitors after their termination\u2014an agreement can also apply to a company and an independent contractor.<\/p>

These agreements are commonplace in many different industries in the state of Arizona and can be put to a wide variety of uses to protect the interests of a business or employee.<\/p>

For example, the owner of an oil exploration firm may use a non-compete agreement to prevent their employees from accepting jobs with their key competitors. Existing workers may be privy to proprietary information, and going to work for a competitor could put their current employer at a disadvantage.<\/p>

Non-compete agreements benefit both employers and employees. Employers can protect their valuable trade secrets and any proprietary information that can give them an advantage in the marketplace, while employees often receive some sort of tangible incentive for signing a non-compete agreement. New hires are often asked to sign these agreements as a condition of employment, and existing employees may receive an incentive like a raise, promotion, or bonus.<\/p>

It\u2019s important that your agreement is drafted carefully and meets all necessary legal requirements to be considered enforceable under the law\u2014this is what makes an attorney so valuable. Our non-compete attorneys can help you draft a favorable agreement that is enforceable, genuinely protects your business interests and provides you with an option for legal action if one side violates their obligation to the agreement.<\/p>

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Are Non-Compete Agreements Enforceable in Arizona?<\/h2>

Non-compete agreements can be enforced in Arizona as long as they meet the proper requirements. For a non-compete agreement to be valid in Arizona, it must align with the following criteria:<\/p>