Vermont Non-Compete Agreement
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Vermont Legal Requirements
Key VT statutes and obligations that apply to your non-compete agreement.
Requirements
- Non-compete agreements are prohibited for employees earning less than twice the Vermont minimum wage (21 V.S.A. § 495i, effective July 1, 2022)
- For higher-wage employees, the agreement must protect a legitimate business interest — trade secrets, confidential information, or specialized training
- Restrictions must be reasonable in duration, geographic scope, and the activities restricted
Restrictions & Limits
- Any non-compete agreement imposed on a low-wage worker as defined in 21 V.S.A. § 495i is void and unenforceable
- Vermont courts apply a reasonableness standard and may decline to blue-pencil overly broad restrictions
- Employers must disclose non-compete terms before the worker accepts the offer (21 V.S.A. § 495i(d))
Official Statute References
Primary Vermont statutes governing this document type.
Vermont Non-Compete Agreement FAQ
Common questions about non-compete agreements under Vermont law.
Who cannot be subject to a non-compete in Vermont?
Under 21 V.S.A. § 495i, non-compete agreements cannot be imposed on workers whose compensation is less than twice the Vermont minimum wage. These workers are protected regardless of whether they sign such an agreement.
Must Vermont employers disclose non-compete terms before hiring?
Yes. Vermont law (21 V.S.A. § 495i(d)) requires employers to provide the terms of any non-compete agreement to prospective employees before they accept an offer of employment.
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