In contract law, a non-compete clause (often NCC), or covenant not to compete (CNC), is a clause under which one party (usually an employee) agrees not to enter into or start a similar profession or trade in competition against another party (usually the employer). Some courts refer to these as "restrictive covenants. '' As a contract provision, a CNC is bound by traditional contract requirements including the consideration doctrine.
what does it mean to sign a non compete
one party (usually an employee) agrees not to enter into or start a similar profession or trade in competition against another party (usually the employer)