Can a non comp agreement signed with a TN or OH company be enforced in FL?

The answer to your question may depend in part on exactly what is meant by out-of-state company. If you mean that they do business in Florida but their headquarters is located out-of-state, then that would make no difference in the enforcabiltiy of the agreement. On the other hand, if you mean that the company has no office in Florida and otherwise does not conduct business in the state of Florida, then there is a reasonalbe chance that a non-compete agreement would not be enforced in Florida. The important issue given your question is where the company does business as opposed to where they are physically located. However, there are many other factors that could affect the enforcability of the agreement as well. Only a lawyer familiar with these issues who has reviewed the agreement and has obtained all the relevant factual circumstances can give you an opinion regarding the enforcability of your particular agreement.

posted by Archibald Thomas  |  Jan 20, 2012 2:23 PM [EST]

Yes, in general, a noncompete agreement signed with an out-of-state company can be enforced in Florida. You need to have a Florida employment law attorney review the agreement you signed to determine to what extent it restricts your ability to work for another company.

posted by Phyllis Towzey  |  Jan 20, 2012 11:06 AM [EST]