Georgia Non-Compete Agreement
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Georgia Legal Requirements
Key GA statutes and obligations that apply to your non-compete agreement.
Requirements
- Governed by Georgia Restrictive Covenants Act (O.C.G.A. § 13-8-50 et seq.)
- Must be written — oral non-competes are not enforceable
- Must include specific geographic territory or scope of activity
- Must be for a legitimate business interest (trade secrets, customer relationships, confidential info)
- Courts can reform and enforce overbroad agreements
Restrictions & Limits
- Agreements over 2 years create rebuttable presumption of unreasonableness
- Geographic scope: courts look at where employee had customer contact
- Non-competes for employees terminated without cause may face higher scrutiny
Official Statute References
Primary Georgia statutes governing this document type.
Georgia Non-Compete Agreement FAQ
Common questions about non-compete agreements under Georgia law.
What changed about Georgia non-compete law in 2011?
Before 2011, Georgia courts often voided non-compete agreements that were even slightly overbroad. The 2011 Restrictive Covenants Act changed this: courts can now reform overbroad non-competes to be reasonable and enforce them, making them viable tools for Georgia employers.
Does Georgia's RCA apply to all workers?
The RCA applies differently based on the employee's category: (1) 'key employees' (regularly exercising management or professional authority) get full RCA protection; (2) other employees have lower protection thresholds. Sales employees are treated as key employees if they regularly access customer data.
Can a Georgia non-compete define geography by customer contacts?
Yes. One of the innovations of Georgia's RCA is allowing the geographic area to be defined as 'the territory in which the employee had material contact with customers' — this is more flexible than traditional city/county/state boundaries.
What consideration is required for a Georgia non-compete?
For new employees, the job offer itself is sufficient consideration. For existing employees signing new non-competes, Georgia requires additional consideration — a raise, promotion, access to trade secrets, or other tangible benefit. Continued employment alone is insufficient for existing employees.
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Non-Compete Agreement by State
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