Under Massachusetts law, a non-solicitation agreement can only have an effective term of up to two (2) years following the termination of the business relationship.
- Statutes: Not mentioned in state statutes.
- Legally Enforceable? Yes, as long as the contract is reasonable.
- Requirements (§ 24L(a)): Non-solicitation agreements are specifically excluded from the Massachusetts Non-competition Agreement Act (MNAA). However, state courts still require that an agreement’s terms be reasonable and will regard them similarly to NCAs.
Related Forms
Massachusetts Non-Compete Agreement – An agreement that prevents employees from entering into competition with their employer for a set period of time.
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Massachusetts Non-Disclosure Agreement – Prohibits employees from revealing or sharing company and trade secrets.
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