Non-Compete Legal Review Worksheet
Know exactly what your clause says — and what to ask a lawyer — before you sign or push back.
Non-compete clauses are dense, and enforceability varies by state
Enforceability swings wildly depending on which state's law applies — some states ban them outright, others enforce them only if the terms are "reasonable," and what counts as reasonable is never spelled out in a fixed formula. This worksheet doesn't tell you whether your clause is enforceable — no template honestly can — but it gives you one place to extract the exact wording that matters (duration, geographic scope, restricted activity, compensation offered) and flag anything that looks disproportionate, so you walk into a conversation with a lawyer or your state labor office already knowing what to ask.
- Extracts the 3 things that actually matter: duration, scope, restricted activity
- Red flags checklist for disproportionate or unusual clauses
- Space for your own questions before consulting a lawyer
- Instant download, editable PDF/Word
Step by step
- Download the template (PDF or Word version included).
- Copy the exact wording of your clause into the Clause Analysis page — don't paraphrase.
- Work through the Red Flags Checklist.
- Use the Notes & Next Steps page to prepare your questions before consulting a lawyer.
Anyone asked to sign — or already bound by — a non-compete clause
Employees or new hires who want to understand exactly what their clause requires before agreeing to it, or before deciding whether to push back.
- Print-ready PDF worksheet
- Editable Word version
- Clause analysis fields (duration, geographic scope, restricted activity, compensation offered)
- Red flags checklist
- Notes & next steps page
- Works on any device
Know what you're agreeing to before you sign it.
Extract the terms that matter, flag what looks unusual, and walk in prepared.
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