Yes, a contract for a non-compete is legal in Wyoming if it is:^[1]

1. In writing;
2. Part of a contract of employment;
3. Based on reasonable consideration;
4. Reasonable in duration and geographical limitations; and
5. Not against public policy.

An attorney is prohibited from entering into a non-compete or any agreement restricting their right to practice law in Wyoming.^[2]

If an employer requests an employee sign a non-compete while already employed, the promise of continued employment does not constitute sufficient consideration. An employee must give “separate contemporaneous consideration.”^[3]

An employer is “entitled to reasonable protection from irreparable harm” through a non-compete. Although, it cannot inflict unreasonable harm on the employee or public policy.The court will decide to balance the following in regard to reasonableness:^[4]

• Degree of inequality in bargaining power;
• Risk of the employer losing customers;
• Respective participation by the parties in securing and retaining customers;
• the good faith of the employer;
• Existence of sources or general knowledge pertaining to the identity of customers;
• Nature and extent of the position held by the employee;
• Employee’s training, health, education, and needs of their family;
• Current employment conditions;
• The necessity of the employee changing their calling or residence; and
• The correspondence of the restraint with the need for protecting the legitimate interests of the employer.

Any period of non-compete beyond 1 year is deemed to be unreasonable.^[5]The court has no set parameters for territory, but 35 miles was deemed reasonable.^[6]