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Non-Compete Agreementin Oregon

A contract restricting an employee or contractor from working for competitors or starting a competing business for a defined period after leaving. Oregon's employee-friendly legal climate creates specific considerations for NCA drafting and enforcement.

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Legal Climate
Employee-Friendly
Non-Competes
Enforced
Governing Law
Moderate
Key City
Portland

Oregon Contract Law

Key Legal Fact

Oregon requires non-competes to be provided 2 weeks before start date, limits duration to 12 months, and requires garden leave.

Notable NCA Law

ORS § 653.295 requires employers to pay the greater of 50% salary or $500/week during non-compete period.

Key Clauses to Review

1
Geographic Scope
Requires Oregon-specific drafting under employee-friendly legal standards.
2
Duration of Restriction
Requires Oregon-specific drafting under employee-friendly legal standards.
3
Definition of Competitive Activity
Requires Oregon-specific drafting under employee-friendly legal standards.
⚠ Common Issue
Unenforceable scope under California and growing list of state laws

Major Industries in Oregon

TechnologyAgricultureManufacturingTourism

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