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it’s reasonable and that’s in compliance
with the the statutes and the floor
statute on non-compete governs which
provides uh presumptive presumptive
reasonableness as far as scope
geographic location and what’s protected
under
the statute that means it has to have a
legitimate purpose
and it must be reasonable as far as time
duration all that it’s all included in
the statute so when you’re Drafting and
not compete you want to make sure it’s
in compliance with this statute
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Palm Harbor, FL business litigation attorney Drew K. Patterson talks about drafting a non-compete agreement that is enforceable. He explains that ensuring compliance with the applicable statutes, specifically the floor statute on non-compete agreements, is essential to maintain reasonableness. This statute establishes a presumption of reasonableness regarding the scope, geographic location, and protected aspects of the non-compete agreement. It mandates that the agreement must serve a legitimate purpose and be reasonable in terms of its duration. All these requirements are encompassed within the statute. Therefore, when drafting a non-compete agreement, it is crucial to ensure that it adheres to the provisions outlined in this statute to maintain compliance.