When an employee signs a legally enforceable non-competition agreement, the provisions continue after the employee leaves.

• A. False
• B. True
• C. Only during employment
• D. Only if renewed

Answer: (B)

Non-compete provisions are meant to apply after you leave the job, not just while you’re employed. The idea is to protect the employer’s confidential information, trade secrets, and existing client relationships from being used or leveraged by a former employee who has access to them. When a non-compete is legally enforceable, its restrictions remain in effect after departure for the duration, geographic area, and scope specified in the agreement. You don’t need a renewal for the restriction to continue; the contract’s terms carry over beyond the employment end date, within the bounds of what’s enforceable in the applicable jurisdiction. Keep in mind that some places place strict limits on post-employment covenants, but within those enforceable settings, the post-employment period is exactly when the restrictions apply.