Non competes in florida

[Hja3322]

I am in the process of opening a business in Florida. As I was collecting all the legal documents, I came across a non compete I signed with my current employer. I need advice, is there any way to get around. It covers the entire United States for up to three years.

 

[Just Blue]

I am in the process of opening a business in Florida. As I was collecting all the legal documents, I came across a non compete I signed with my current employer. I need advice, is there any way to get around. It covers the entire United States for up to three years.

Likely not.

 

[latigo]

I am in the process of opening a business in Florida. As I was collecting all the legal documents, I came across a non compete I signed with my current employer. I need advice, is there any way to get around. It covers the entire United States for up to three years.

You don't seriously expect someone to advise you on the enforceability of the covenant knowing only that it covers the USA and "up to three years"!

To understand how your state treats the subject of covenants of this nature, e. g. , which are enforceable and which are void and why, read and study Section 542.35 of the Florida Statutes.

 

[LdiJ]

I am in the process of opening a business in Florida. As I was collecting all the legal documents, I came across a non compete I signed with my current employer. I need advice, is there any way to get around. It covers the entire United States for up to three years.

Have a local attorney review it. However, from what I have heard from experts in employment law, on these forums, it sounds like its far too broad to be enforceable. However, a local attorney will be better able to answer your questions.