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Illinois Non-Compete Agreement Template

Create a Illinois non-compete agreement online. The Standard non-compete covers the restricted activities, restricted period, geographic area, consideration, confidentiality, protected rights, court modification, and the Illinois rules that decide whether a non-compete is enforceable.

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Illinois rules built into this template

  • Under the Illinois Freedom to Work Act (820 ILCS 90), a non-compete is void for an employee whose actual or expected annualized earnings are $75,000 or less ($80,000 beginning January 1, 2027). A covenant must be supported by adequate consideration, ancillary to a valid employment relationship, and no greater than required to protect a legitimate business interest, and the employer must advise the employee in writing to consult an attorney and give the employee at least 14 calendar days to review the covenant.
  • Federal law: the FTC's 2024 rule banning most non-competes was set aside by a federal court and is not in effect, so state law controls.

What the Non-Compete Agreement includes

  1. Purpose and Legitimate Business Interests
  2. Non-Competition
  3. Restricted Period
  4. Geographic Area
  5. Consideration
  6. Confidentiality
  7. Protected Rights
  8. Acknowledgments
  9. Remedies
  10. Reformation and Severability
  11. State Law Requirements
  12. General Provisions
  13. Governing Law

Frequently asked questions

Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Illinois?
Under the Illinois Freedom to Work Act (820 ILCS 90), a non-compete is void for an employee whose actual or expected annualized earnings are $75,000 or less ($80,000 beginning January 1, 2027). A covenant must be supported by adequate consideration, ancillary to a valid employment relationship, and no greater than required to protect a legitimate business interest, and the employer must advise the employee in writing to consult an attorney and give the employee at least 14 calendar days to review the covenant.
How long can a non-compete last?
Courts in Illinois look at whether the length is reasonable for the business interest being protected. Many enforceable employee non-competes last between six months and two years.
What is the difference between the Standard and Professional Non-Compete Agreement?
The Standard edition is a complete, state-aware Non-Compete Agreement for common situations. The Professional edition adds longer clause coverage, schedules, and optional modules for more complex matters. You can preview either edition free before you pay.

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