Are non competed enforceable in IL?

Anonymous

September 14,2022 at 6:37PM UTC

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Are non competed enforceable in IL?

I am 2 yrs out of college working in finance looking to switch to a firm that invests in same space as prior firm. I’m pretty junior so I would doubt they’d waste money and efforts but I don’t want to end up in an iffy situation. The agreement says partial 2 yr non compete and it’s pretty broad. If it’s so broad Can it even be enforced + as such a junior person I don’t hold key relationships would they even bother?

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AnonymousSeptember 14,2022 at 6:53PM UTC
I wouldn't take legal advice or commentary on this site. I'd contact an attorney that specializes in these matters.
Nancy MaceSeptember 14,2022 at 7:05PM UTC
Most non-compete clauses don't hold up. Your previous employer can not stop you from seeking gainful employment. As long as you are not taking company secrets or clients with you than you should be okay. But as anonymous says "seek the advice of an attorney".
Julie HumbirdSeptember 14,2022 at 9:15PM UTC
I agree that this is not a place for legal advise. However, my previous non-compete couldn't stop me from moving to a competitor. It was specifically written that I couldn't try to take any of my customers or staff with me.
Ricky HarrisSeptember 14,2022 at 9:33PM UTC
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AnonymousSeptember 14,2022 at 11:30PM UTC
You can ask your firm for an exemption once you have an offer in hand that fully explains the new role, your job description and responsibilities. I agree that given your junior role, the non compete probably isn’t geared towards colleagues like yourself but more senior employees with access to proprietary information. Ask fir the exemption before you retain counsel, the worst they’ll say is no. But they might also agree to it! Best of luck.
AnonymousSeptember 15,2022 at 1:53AM UTC
Thanks for your advice! I doubt an exception would be given plus that would probably draw unnecessary attention (ie “why do you need an exception if not competitive”)
JJSeptember 15,2022 at 4:46AM UTC
Depends on your state law.