Consideration is often thought of as what you will get in return for signing a restrictive covenant or non-compete agreement with your company. Where a restrictive covenant is executed as part of an original employment agreement, the offer of employment is generally considered adequate consideration for the enforcement of the covenant. When an ‘existing’ employee… Read More »
Iowa Non-Compete Law
In order to maintain a successful business, employers strive to protect certain proprietary information of the company and to protect themselves from unfair competition. Often times, employers require employees to sign a non-compete or restrictive covenant agreement to this end. Iowa non-compete agreements are generally enforceable if they are found necessary to protect an employer’s… Read More »
