Non-compete agreements are a powerful tool for businesses to protect their interests when employment relationships end. Although their treatment varies from state to state, Ohio courts will enforce such agreements when they are “reasonable.”[1] A non-compete agreement is reasonable when its restrictions (1) are no greater than necessary to protect the business, (2) do not impose undue hardship on the employee, and (3) do not injure the public.[2] Ohio courts consider various factors when applying that test, as discussed more in depth here.
