There are no specific laws that enforce or restrict non-compete agreements; however, Kentucky will uphold and enforce a non-compete as long as it is reasonable in time, scope, and geographic restriction. Kentucky courts generally interpret non-compete agreements in favor of former employees. The Kentucky Supreme Court held in Charles T. Creech, Inc. v. Brown that continued employment is not adequate consideration. Kentucky courts require that these agreements be reasonable in the period of time and in the geographic area limitation.
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To write a Kentucky non-compete agreement, include the following clauses:
The parties must sign and print their names. The signatures must be dated. Each party should receive a copy of the executed document for their records.