Enforceability of Post-Employment Non-Compete Agreements
By Allie K. Haling The enforceability of non-compete agreements is one of the more contested areas of the employer-employee relationship in Illinois. Under Illinois law, for a non-compete to be enforceable, generally, the agreement must be: (1) ancillary to a valid contract or relationship; (2) supported by adequate consideration; and (3) reasonably necessary to protect…