Pennsylvania Employment Contracts & Non-Competes
Non-compete enforceability, severance agreements, and contract issues under Pennsylvania employment law.
Non-Compete Agreements
Non-competes enforceable under Pennsylvania common law if supported by adequate consideration and reasonable in duration, geographic scope, and activity restricted; courts may blue-pencil (reform) overbroad covenants; continued employment alone may not constitute adequate consideration for a new non-compete.
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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