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How long does an employee contract last or uphold if signed in 2009?
Asked on Oct 20th, 2014 on Employment Contracts - North Carolina
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Does not state in said cntract that it automatically reinstates each year but states in a non-compete clause that after leaving company that I cant work in surrounding 3 counties. Is that 3 years after contract is signed or 3 yrs. after departure of company? Do I have rights to get out of the 3 year sceniro as far as not having to drive hours away from home to work?
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You will need to get the agreement reviewed by an experienced employment attorney. However, in general, a non-compete lasts indefinitely while you are employed and then for the period of time specified after your employment ends. Generally, that is a two year period. If your non-compete says three years after you leave employment, then it may not be enforceable on that basis.
Answered on Oct 20th, 2014 at 12:13 PM
I am an experienced attorney focusing on employment law in North Carolina and Tennessee. This post/response is not meant to constitute legal advice.