Non-Compete Agreements in Louisiana
How Louisiana law treats non-compete agreements, with the statute or official source.
Short answer: Non-compete agreements are void except as the statute allows. An employee may agree not to compete with the employer or solicit its customers in specific listed parishes or cities where the employer does business, for up to two years after the job ends. La. R.S. 23:921
| Non-compete agreements | Non-compete agreements are void except as the statute allows. An employee may agree not to compete with the employer or solicit its customers in specific listed parishes or cities where the employer does business, for up to two years after the job ends. Source: La. R.S. 23:921 |
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FAQ
Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Louisiana?
Non-compete agreements are void except as the statute allows. An employee may agree not to compete with the employer or solicit its customers in specific listed parishes or cities where the employer does business, for up to two years after the job ends.
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.