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Law360
Mocktails Seen As Key Ingredient For Holiday Party Inclusivity
November 8, 2023

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal
Women in Law
April 2020

Smart Business Cleveland
2017 Smart Business Family Business Achievement Awards
September 2017

Crain's Cleveland Business
Ohio Employers Confront Marijuana Use
July 22, 2017

Sports Illustrated
Lane Johnson's Bold Move To Sue His Own Union Is Rare, But Not Unprecedented
January 11, 2017

Law360
Packers Player Drops NFL Drug Suspension Dispute
December 19, 2016

Sports Business Daily
NFL, NFLPA Appoint Das As Third Arbitrator In Michael Pennel Lawsuit
December 5, 2016

Sports Business Journal
Eagles Lineman Challenges NFL and NFLPA in NLRB Filings
December 5, 2016

Law360
Eagles Lineman Says Suspension Violates Federal Labor Law
November 29, 2016

The Business of Sports with Andrew Brandt
RTAB #30: Lane Johnson's Legal Team (Audio Interview)
November 29, 2016

BNA's Health Law Reporter
Surprise! The NLRB Says You Just Might Be a 'Joint Employer'
September 24, 2015

BNA's Health Law Reporter
NLRB Adopts New Joint Employer Standard; Ruling Could Affect Health-Care Industry
September 3, 2015

BNA's Health Law Reporter
Challenge to NLRB Election Rule Fails; Employers Urged to Prepare New Game Plan
June 11, 2015

American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law
Member Spotlight: George S. Crisci
April 13, 2015

Crain's - Article and Video
Zashin & Rich embraces Cleveland roots and rock 'n' roll heritage
November 16, 2014

BNA's Health Law Reporter
Justices Reject NLRB Recess Appointments; Significant Health Care Decisions in Limbo
July 10, 2014

BNA's Health Law Reporter
The EEOC and FTC Turn Up the Heat on Employer Background Checks
April 2014

Crain’s
Zashin & Rich move marks big milestone
for E&Y Tower
November 2013

Cleveland.com
Zashin & Rich law firm leases last full floor of Ernst & Young Tower at Flats East Bank project
November 2013

CCH Employment Law Daily
NLRB NEWS - Controversy Erupts Over NLRB Recess Appointments
January 2012

Crain’s
Companies should consider coverage against employee-related claims
By Stephen Zashin | July 2004

Crain’s
ADR programs can save dollars and time
By Stephen Zashin | November 2003

COSE Update: Legal Ease
One Size Does Not Fit All
(Employment Practices Liability Insurance)
By Stephen Zashin

COSE Update: Legal Ease
Noncompete Agreements
By Michele Jakubs

COSE Update: Legal Ease
Ohio's 'Baby COBRA' Law
By Helena Oroz

COSE Update: Legal Ease

“Noncompete Agreements”

By Michele Jakubs< | Download PDF of Article


NONCOMPETE AGREEMENTS

NONCOMPETE AGREEMENTS

What is a noncompete agreement?

Properly drafted noncompetition agreements are an essential tool to help you retain your workforce and fight off competition. Traditionally, employers have used these agreements to prevent former employees from working for a competitor and/or protect valuable trade secret information.

Do these agreements help retain employees?

Yes. Noncompete agreements act as a deterrent for employees who may consider leaving their current job to work for a competing firm. When faced with the possibility of litigation, many employees decide that the grass is not necessarily greener on the other side. As a result, noncompete agreements often serve as a mechanism to retain quality employees.

Are the contracts enforceable?

Ohio courts generally will enforce noncompete agreements so long as they are reasonable in geographical scope and duration. Typically, an employer cannot restrict competition in an area greater than that which the employer legitimately needs protection. Ohio courts generally consider two years as the maximum duration for a valid non-compete agreement. The courts also may revise overbroad agreements to make them reasonable.

All companies should consider using noncompete agreements — whether your company is looking to protect its trade secrets or retain its best employees.