Effective July 2014, all non-compete agreements in the state of New Hampshire must be fair and reasonable. This means that no greater restriction may be imposed on the employee than necessary to protect the company’s business interest. According to a new law, dated September 8, 2019, new employees must be given a copy of the non-compete before they accept an offer of employment.
Additionally, there are exemptions from non-compete agreements:
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To write a New Hampshire non-compete agreement, review New Hampshire law. Include the following clauses:
Both parties must sign and print their names. They should date their signatures. Each party should receive a copy of the executed agreement for their records.