Connecticut Non-Compete Agreement
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Connecticut Legal Requirements
Key CT statutes and obligations that apply to your non-compete agreement.
Requirements
- Connecticut General Statutes §31-50b (effective January 1, 2016) governs employment non-competes
- Agreement must be in writing and signed by the employer and employee
- Must not be broader than necessary to protect legitimate business interests
- Must specify geographic scope and duration
- If non-compete restricts employment after termination: employer must provide some form of compensation or other consideration
- Specific rules for broadcast employees (CGS §31-50e) — even more restrictive standards apply
Restrictions & Limits
- Broadcast employees (TV, radio on-air talent): non-competes limited to specific circumstances with caps on duration
- Physicians: Connecticut has considered additional restrictions on physician non-competes — verify current law
- Non-competes that effectively prevent an employee from earning a living in their field are void
- Courts will not blue-pencil Connecticut non-competes — overbroad restrictions may be voided entirely
Official Statute References
Primary Connecticut statutes governing this document type.
Connecticut Non-Compete Agreement FAQ
Common questions about non-compete agreements under Connecticut law.
What does Connecticut require for a valid non-compete?
Under CGS §31-50b, a Connecticut non-compete must: be in writing, be supported by consideration, specify geographic limits and duration, and be no broader than necessary to protect legitimate business interests such as trade secrets or customer goodwill. Without these elements, the agreement is unenforceable.
Does Connecticut permit blue-penciling of non-compete agreements?
Connecticut courts are generally reluctant to blue-pencil or modify non-compete agreements. Unlike Alabama, Connecticut courts tend to void an entire overbroad restriction rather than rewrite it. Precise drafting — with cascading or tiered provisions — is essential.
Are there special non-compete rules for doctors in Connecticut?
Connecticut has considered legislation to ban or severely restrict physician non-competes to improve patient access to care. As of 2024, verify current law with counsel. Physician non-competes generally face stricter scrutiny than non-medical employment agreements.
What are the rules for broadcast employee non-competes in Connecticut?
CGS §31-50e significantly limits non-competes for broadcast employees (on-air talent). Restrictions are limited to specific triggering events, must not prevent the employee from working in the same DMA (market), and compensation must be paid during any restricted period. These rules are more employee-protective than the general non-compete statute.
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