The concept behind a non-compete agreement is relatively straightforward in theory. Such agreements delineate the standards for the „careers” of employees after their employment has ended. By restricting employees from taking on jobs with rival organizations, or from starting their own competitive business, a non-compete agreement protects the core functions of your organization or company. However, such agreements can become complicated when it comes to working in the realm of culture and natural heritage.
In these cases, many educators, cultural workers, and naturalists may have to wonder if they will ever be able to find work again. While a given form of education, or on-site experience regarding cultural preservation and support, may be applicable to many jobs in the field, it can be difficult to do such jobs without first „serving time” in a lower-level position. For this reason, a non-compete agreement might leave them out of work for an extended period of time.
Knowing where you stand legally is the first step toward potentially negotiating the terms of a non-compete agreement in Utah. This starts with knowing what is permissible under the law. For example, if an insurance agency in Utah offers you work completing inspections on horticulture, they can restrain you from doing such work for another agency as a competitor. The problem, however, has to do with the practical reality of a given educational position in the fields of culture and natural heritage. Your current position may not qualify as the lucrative niche that your employer imagines it to be.
Some forms of education in the cultural and natural sector overlap enough that the above example could even be taken as a case of near abuse against you. Ideally, your employer should not be against your desire to search for new roles based on a well-rounded resume, but too many will try to use this key detail to restrict your movement. For more information on the topic, check the article Overview of Utah Non-Competes at Green & Associates Attorneys.