What is a Non-Compete?

Answer:
A non-compete agreement is usually a clause in a work

contract. Non-compete agreements can also be separate documents, with or without a non-disclosure agreement. A non-compete is a promise not to compete. This means that you are agreeing not to compete with your employer in any way.

The exact wording of a non-compete differs between employers. Not agreeing to sign a non-compete will probably cause an employer to not hire you, or even sue you. The legality of non-competes is different in different states in the United States. The legality may also change depending on the conditions of the job termination.