Maine Noncompete Agreement: What's Included and Enforceability
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Is a Non-Compete Agreement Enforceable in Maine?
Non-compete agreements are enforceable in Maine as long as the agreement meets all the standards and requirements set out in Maine state statutes governing non-compete agreements.
Some of these conditions include:
- Legitimate business interest. The agreement must protect a legitimate business interest like trade secrets, confidential information, or goodwill.
- Wage restrictions. Low wage employees cannot enter into non-compete agreements. Yearly earnings that are at or below 400% of the federal poverty level are considered low wage. In 2022, this was $54,360 annually for a one person household and $111,000 annually for a four person household.
- Notice. Employees must be given a three day notice that a non-compete will be included in an employment contract. This provides time for negotiations.
How Long Does a Maine Non-Compete Agreement Last?
The duration of a non-compete agreement in Maine depends on the geographic area covered. The maximum term is not set by statute, but based off of past court dates. In the past, Maine courts have determined the following durations and geographical areas to be reasonable:
- 2 years in duration with no geographical limit
- 3 years in duration and a 100 mile radius limit
- 4 years in duration and a 2 mile radius limit
How Do You Get Around a Non-Compete Agreement in Maine?
To get around a non-compete agreement, an employee must show that the agreement is unreasonable or violates one of the statutes that governs non-compete agreements. If an employee can prove that a statute has been violated, the employer could be subject to a $5,000 fine.
What Voids a Non-Compete Agreement in Maine?
A non-compete agreement in Maine will be void if it was signed by an employee under duress or fraud. This means that if an employer forced an employee to sign a non-compete or lied to the employee about the contract, it will be void and unenforceable.
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Can a noncompete agreement be waived?
I am a small business owner in the retail industry and I am looking to hire a new employee. The employee has a noncompete agreement with their previous employer that I am concerned about. I want to know if it's possible for the agreement to be waived so that I can be sure I'm making the right decision in hiring this employee.
Thomas L.
Yes, the parties to contracts can always agree to amendments and waivers. However, the former employer may have no interest in waiving the contract in this particular situation.
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Noncompete Agreement
New York
Noncompete agreement breach consequences?
I recently left my job as an employee at a company that I had worked for for over a year. I was asked to sign a noncompete agreement when I began the job, which I did. I have since started a new job in the same industry as my former employer, which is in violation of the noncompete agreement. I am now wondering what the consequences of this breach of contract may be and am seeking legal advice.
Gregory F.
I would be happy to schedule a paid telephone consultation with you to review the non-compete agreement, advise you on its scope and enforceability, and answer your questions. Please contact me via email at greg@fidlonlegal.com to discuss.
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Texas
Noncompete agreement and moonlighting?
I am an employee at a company that has recently asked me to sign a noncompete agreement. I am considering doing so, but I am concerned about whether or not the agreement would prevent me from taking on additional freelance work outside of my normal job. I am interested in moonlighting and need to know if a noncompete agreement would limit my ability to do so.
Curt L.
If you moonlighting work is in the same business and same market, it is almost certainly prohibited by a noncompete agreement.
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Noncompete agreement time restrictions?
I am an entrepreneur who recently signed a Noncompete Agreement with a potential business partner, and I am looking to gain a better understanding of the time restrictions that are in place. I am concerned that the terms of the agreement may prevent me from pursuing other opportunities in the future and want to make sure I am aware of all the restrictions before making any decisions.
Gagandeep K.
The non-compete agreement will likely specify the non-compete period/time restriction. If that is not obviously stated, you should consider having an attorney review the non-compete agreement. Typically, a non-compete agreement in a partnership or LLC places a geographic limitation for a certain time period such that the partner/member is prevented from carrying-on a similar business in a geographic area where the partnership/LLC has done and continues to do business. You can read more about non-compete agreements in California here: https://www.contractscounsel.com/t/us/noncompete-agreement/california.
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Noncompete agreement termination options?
I recently left my job after signing a Noncompete Agreement. I am looking for a new job, but I am concerned about the restrictions in the Noncompete Agreement and how it might affect my ability to find a new job. I am looking for advice on my options for terminating or modifying the Noncompete Agreement so that I can find a new job without having to worry about any potential legal repercussions.
Merry K.
I am a WA State employment attorney. If you didn’t receive anything in return for signing the non-compete, it may be relatively easy to get out of it. If, however, you signed in return for something, such as a severance package, it will be challenging to get out of the agreement. However, many non-compete agreements are written overly broadly and may not be enforceable under the laws of WA and other states. You may want to consult with a WA State employment attorney for a review of the documents and law(s) of the state(s) where you may want to work or set up a business. (A WA State attorney can only provide legal advice in WA, but can help you find applicable law/case decisions for other states but without providing anything beyond information, much like a law librarian).
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