VIC Non competition Clause in an employment contract

[Tara]

Is it reasonable to have a non competition clause for a period of 3 years within any geographical area?

 

[Rod]

Only if on an exceptionally good salary with a termination 'bonus'!

Without more detail it is hard to say with certainty. For most jobs 6-12 months might be OK, and only then under specific conditions. If you have a garden variety job for a small/medium business then the employer is going to be hard pressed to make any non-compete stick.

 

[Tara]

Only if on an exceptionally good salary with a termination 'bonus'!

Without more detail it is hard to say with certainty. For most jobs 6-12 months might be OK, and only then under specific conditions. If you have a garden variety job for a small/medium business then the employer is going to be hard pressed to make any non-compete stick.

Great thanks Rod. I can confirm my hourly salary is low ie., less than $30/hr and there's no payout upon departure. I do however have the ability to set up my own business outside my current employers geographical area. I make an considerable amount of money for my employer.

 

[Tim W]

You can pretty comfortably ignore it.
No court will uphold that.

 

[Tim W]

Have a read of this thread.