Kentucky Non-Compete Agreement
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Kentucky Legal Requirements
Key KY statutes and obligations that apply to your non-compete agreement.
Requirements
- Kentucky has no statute governing non-compete agreements — enforceability is determined entirely by common law
- Courts require the agreement to protect a legitimate business interest: trade secrets, customer relationships, or specialized training
- The agreement must be in writing, signed by the employee, and supported by adequate consideration (new job offer or a separate payment)
Restrictions & Limits
- Kentucky courts apply a strict reasonableness test — overly broad geographic scope or duration renders the agreement unenforceable, and Kentucky does not allow blue-penciling in most cases
- A duration of 1–2 years is generally considered reasonable; geographic scope must align with where the employee actually worked or had customer contact
- Non-competes imposed after hire without additional consideration (pay raise, promotion, or other benefit) may be unenforceable
Official Statute References
Primary Kentucky statutes governing this document type.
Kentucky Non-Compete Agreement FAQ
Common questions about non-compete agreements under Kentucky law.
Can Kentucky courts rewrite an overly broad non-compete?
Generally no. Unlike Alabama, Kentucky courts have historically been reluctant to blue-pencil (modify and save) a non-compete that is found to be unreasonably broad. Courts are more likely to void the entire agreement. Drafting narrow, defensible restrictions from the outset is critical.
What makes a non-compete enforceable in Kentucky?
A Kentucky non-compete must: protect a legitimate business interest, be reasonable in duration (typically 1–2 years) and geographic scope, be supported by adequate consideration, and not impose undue hardship on the employee. Courts weigh all four factors and will void agreements that fail the overall reasonableness test.
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Non-Compete Agreement by State
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