Non-solicitation agreements are enforceable for a maximum of two years following the signing party’s termination or departure.
- Statutes: RS § 23:921
- Legally Enforceable? Yes, non-solicitation agreements that adhere to state requirements (see below) are legally enforceable.
- Requirements: Louisiana non-solicitation agreements must:
- Not exceed two (2) years in duration from the signing party’s termination or departure.
- Be limited to the employer’s area of business and identify the parishes, municipalities, and regions where the restriction applies.
- Be executed between:
- An employer and an employee;
- A client and a contractor;
- A partnership and a departing partner;
- A limited liability company and a departing member; or
- A franchisor and a franchisee.
Related Forms (2)
Louisiana Non-Compete Agreement – Used to prevent a former employee, partner, contractor, or business owner from engaging in competitive business activity.
Download: PDF, Word (.docx), OpenDocument
Louisiana Non-Disclosure Agreement – Establishes the terms of an arrangement in which confidential information may not be shared with outside parties.
Download: PDF, Word (.docx), OpenDocument