Non-Competes

The Team at Jay Zelenock Law Firm is Skilled at Navigating Legal Rights Within Non-Compete Agreements in Business

The key to non-competition agreements is balance. Business owners have the right to protect their business, customer base, and confidential information, but former employees have a right to earn a living and our free market economy does not permit undue or inappropriate restraints on trade. Michigan has significant statutory law and case law (judicial decisions) dealing with non-compete and non-solicitation agreements. There is no doubt that non-compete and non-solicitation agreements can have very important consequences for employees and small businesses. These agreements must be carefully considered before signing them. Then, when an employment relationship ends, they must be pulled out of your files and carefully reviewed again to plan compliance with their terms. 

Careful analysis and planning can help a worker or business avoid legal trouble and potential substantial financial consequences.

Call us for a free initial consultation to see if we can help you with your non-compete, non-solicitation agreement or provide other employment law advice.

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