Non-Compete Agreements in Michigan
How Michigan law treats non-compete agreements, with the statute or official source.
Short answer: Allowed if reasonable in length, geographic area and type of work and needed to protect the employer's reasonable competitive business interests. A court may narrow an unreasonable agreement and enforce it as limited. MCL 445.774a
| Non-compete agreements | Allowed if reasonable in length, geographic area and type of work and needed to protect the employer's reasonable competitive business interests. A court may narrow an unreasonable agreement and enforce it as limited. Source: MCL 445.774a |
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Where to get help in Michigan
- Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Wage and Hour Division
- File a complaint or claim
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FAQ
Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Michigan?
Allowed if reasonable in length, geographic area and type of work and needed to protect the employer's reasonable competitive business interests. A court may narrow an unreasonable agreement and enforce it as limited.
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.