Non-Compete Agreements in Alabama
How Alabama law treats non-compete agreements, with the statute or official source.
Short answer: Enforceable by statute if reasonable and tied to a protectable interest (such as trade secrets, confidential information, or customer relationships). Code of Alabama §§ 8-1-190, 8-1-191
| Non-compete agreements | Enforceable by statute if reasonable and tied to a protectable interest (such as trade secrets, confidential information, or customer relationships). An employee non-compete limited to a specific geographic area is presumed reasonable at two years or less; a customer non-solicitation agreement is presumed reasonable at 18 months (or as long as post-separation pay continues, if longer). Job skills alone are not a protectable interest. |
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FAQ
Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Alabama?
Enforceable by statute if reasonable and tied to a protectable interest (such as trade secrets, confidential information, or customer relationships). An employee non-compete limited to a specific geographic area is presumed reasonable at two years or less; a customer non-solicitation agreement is presumed reasonable at 18 months (or as long as post-separation pay continues, if longer). Job skills alone are not a protectable interest.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.