Legally Enforceable?
Yes, a non-compete is enforceable in Missouri if it is “no more restrictive than is necessary to protect the legitimate interests of the employer.”[1]
Prohibited for persons hired for secretarial or clerical services.[2]
Attorneys are prohibited from entering into a non-compete agreement that limits their ability to practice law.[3]
Continued Employment
Missouri holds that the continuation of employment is deemed to be sufficient consideration for a non-compete. The case involved an employee that worked for an additional 2 and a half years after signing a non-compete agreement.[4]
Maximum Term
1 year is the maximum duration allowed for a non-compete in Mississippi.[2]
Blue Penciling
If a non-compete covenant is overbroad or unreasonable, a Missouri court may modify and enforce the reasonable parts.[5]