Oregon Employment Contracts & Non-Competes
Non-compete enforceability, severance agreements, and contract issues under Oregon employment law.
Non-Compete Agreements
Non-competes heavily regulated in Oregon (ORS § 653.295); non-competes void unless employer provides 2 weeks advance notice before first day of employment, employee earns above the annually adjusted compensation threshold (check BOLI for the current figure), agreement is limited to 12 months, employer has legitimate protectable interest, and a signed copy of the agreement is provided to the employee after termination; confirm current requirements with a lawyer §653.295.
Key Non-Compete Factors
| What Courts Examine | |
|---|---|
| Duration | Whether the time restriction is reasonable |
| Geographic Scope | Whether the area restriction matches the employer's legitimate business area |
| Scope of Activity | Whether the restricted activities are narrowly tailored |
| Consideration | Whether the employee received adequate consideration for signing |
| Hardship | Whether enforcement would impose undue hardship on the employee |
Severance Agreements
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