Nebraska Non-Solicitation Agreement

Is It Legally Enforceable in Nebraska?

Yes — as long as the restrictions are not harmful to the employee or the public, and they are no more severe than is absolutely necessary for the sake of protecting business interests.^[1]

Types of Solicitation to Prohibit

In Nebraska, a non-solicitation agreement can be used to restrict an employee from soliciting, recruiting, or associating with the employer’s:

Former or current customers/clients
Former or current employees
Independent contractors
Business associates, suppliers, etc.

What to Include

What should you include in a non-solicitation agreement.

A non-solicit covenant typically contains limitations regarding the following:

1. Time Restraint

The duration of the covenant, which typically begins when the employee’s job is terminated, must be considered necessary for the sake of protecting the employer’s business interests. It typically ranges from several months to a few years.

2. Geographical Restraint

The agreement must specify the location or area where the ex-employee is prohibited from engaging in the restricted activities. Typically, the specified area is the city or county where the employer is based.

3. Specific Action

The scope of restricted activities as listed in the agreement can range from soliciting specific parties to contacting any and all parties associated with the employer.