Non-Compete Agreements in Wisconsin
How Wisconsin law treats non-compete agreements, with the statute or official source.
Short answer: Enforceable only if the restrictions on territory and time are reasonably necessary to protect the employer. Wis. Stat. § 103.465
| Non-compete agreements | Enforceable only if the restrictions on territory and time are reasonably necessary to protect the employer. If any part of a non-compete is an unreasonable restraint, the entire covenant is void and unenforceable, even the reasonable parts. Source: Wis. Stat. § 103.465 |
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Where to get help in Wisconsin
- Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), Equal Rights Division, Labor Standards Bureau
- File a complaint or claim
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FAQ
Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Wisconsin?
Enforceable only if the restrictions on territory and time are reasonably necessary to protect the employer. If any part of a non-compete is an unreasonable restraint, the entire covenant is void and unenforceable, even the reasonable parts.
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.