Non-Compete Agreement - Vermont
VERMONT EMPLOYEE NON-COMPETE AGREEMENT
1. PARTIES AND NECESSITY REVIEW
This Agreement is made as of [EFFECTIVE DATE] by and between [EMPLOYER LEGAL NAME], a [STATE AND ENTITY TYPE] with its principal place of business at [ADDRESS] (“Employer”), and [EMPLOYEE FULL LEGAL NAME], residing at [ADDRESS] (“Employee”).
Vermont evaluates employee noncompetition restraints for necessity to protect legitimate employer interests, reasonable scope, and consistency with public policy. The restriction must not merely suppress ordinary competition.
Identified interest: [TRADE SECRETS / CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION / CLIENT GOODWILL / OTHER SPECIFIC INTEREST]. Employee’s duties and territory: [DESCRIBE]. Consideration: [DESCRIBE].
2. NARROW COVENANTS
“Restricted Period” means [___] months. “Restricted Services” means [SERVICES EMPLOYEE ACTUALLY PERFORMED]. “Restricted Territory” means [AREA CONNECTED TO EMPLOYEE’S ACTUAL WORK]. “Competitive Business” means [SPECIFIC COMPETING BUSINESS].
During the Restricted Period and within the Restricted Territory, Employee shall not perform Restricted Services for a Competitive Business, but only to protect the Identified Interest.
Employee shall not use or disclose protected confidential information or trade secrets except as applicable law permits. Nothing prohibits general skill and experience, unrelated services, unsolicited customer choice, protected reporting or proceedings, or other legally protected activity.
3. ENFORCEMENT AND GENERAL TERMS
A party may seek only relief available under applicable law upon the required proof and security. This Agreement creates no automatic tolling, bond waiver, disgorgement, employee indemnity, fee shifting, or uncapped-liability declaration.
Vermont law governs. Subject to any enforceable arbitration agreement, the parties submit to courts in [COUNTY], Vermont.
4. EXECUTION
| EMPLOYER | EMPLOYEE |
|---|---|
| [EMPLOYER LEGAL NAME] | [EMPLOYEE FULL LEGAL NAME] |
| By: ___________________________ | ______________________________ |
| Name/Title: ___________________ | Date: _________________________ |
| Date: _________________________ |
Sources and References
- Vermont Judiciary, Manchester Capital Management LLC v. Beresford (2025), applying Summits 7: https://www.vermontjudiciary.org/media/19256
- Vermont Judiciary, Encore Holdings, LLC v. Gadhue (2025), discussing Summits 7: https://www.vermontjudiciary.org/media/19405
About this template
- Last updated
- July 29, 2026
- Citations checked
- July 29, 2026
- Jurisdiction
- Vermont
- Category
- Employment & HR
Legal authority
- Summits 7, Inc. v. Kelly, 2005 VT 97 (necessity and public-policy limits)
Employment documents govern the relationship between a company and its workers, from offer letters and employment agreements through handbooks, performance reviews, and separations. Done right, they set clear expectations, protect against wrongful termination and discrimination claims, and give both sides a record to rely on. Done poorly, they invite lawsuits, agency complaints, and costly disputes.
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Checked against the law it cites
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