New Hampshire Non-Compete Agreement
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New Hampshire Legal Requirements
Key NH statutes and obligations that apply to your non-compete agreement.
Requirements
- New Hampshire non-compete agreements are enforceable under common law if reasonable in scope, duration, and geography, and protect a legitimate business interest
- RSA 275:70 requires employers to disclose the non-compete agreement to the prospective employee before making any job offer — pre-offer disclosure is mandatory
- Agreement must protect a genuine interest (trade secrets, confidential client relationships, specialized training) and not merely restrict competition generally
Restrictions & Limits
- A non-compete agreement that was not disclosed before the job offer is void under RSA 275:70 regardless of whether the employee later signed it
- New Hampshire courts apply a reasonableness standard — overly broad duration (beyond 2 years), excessive geographic scope, or vague activity restrictions reduce enforceability
- Non-competes for low-wage workers with no access to trade secrets or confidential information are particularly vulnerable to invalidation
Official Statute References
Primary New Hampshire statutes governing this document type.
New Hampshire Non-Compete Agreement FAQ
Common questions about non-compete agreements under New Hampshire law.
When must a New Hampshire employer disclose a non-compete?
Under RSA 275:70, the non-compete must be disclosed before any job offer is made. If the employer first presents the agreement at or after the offer stage, the agreement is void — the employee cannot waive this statutory protection.
What makes a New Hampshire non-compete reasonable?
New Hampshire courts look at duration (typically 1–2 years is presumptively reasonable), geographic scope (must match the employer's actual territory), and whether the restriction is limited to activities where the employee had direct involvement and access to protectable information.
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Non-Compete Agreement by State
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