Legal Question in Employment Law in Pennsylvania

Re: Non Compete Clauses

Pennsylvania courts are reluctant to enforce non-competition agreements in

employment contracts although they will do so where they are reasonable limited in

duration and geographic scope. An agreement that attempts to stop an employee from

working in any part of the country would rarely be enforced. However, the

reasonableness of the scope of the agreement depends on the nature of the business

and the Court�s view of what is necessary to protect the legitimate interests of the

employer. The fact that you felt pressured to sign the agreement or that you didi not have it reviewed by a lawyer will not by themselves invalidate an otherwise legitimate agreement.

The enforceability of these agreements is very much dependent on the particular circumstaces of an individual case. Consequently, you should review your circumstances with a knowledgeable lawyer to learn of your individual rights and obligations.