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Louisiana at a glance: Non-Compete Enforceability: Enforceable only if specific parishes are listed (La. R.S. 23:921) · Maximum Duration: 2 years · Governing Law: La. R.S. 23:921
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Overview
Employment Contracts in Louisiana
Louisiana strictly limits non-competes under Louisiana Revised Statutes Section 23:921. Covenants must specify the exact parishes or municipalities restricted.
Key Facts
Louisiana Employment Contract — Quick Reference
| Requirement | Louisiana Rule |
|---|---|
| Non-Compete Enforceability | Enforceable only if specific parishes are listed (La. R.S. 23:921) |
| Maximum Duration | 2 years |
| Governing Law | La. R.S. 23:921 |
Legal Requirements
Louisiana Legal Requirements
- Must explicitly name the individual parishes or municipalities where the restriction applies.
- Overbroad covenants are void; Louisiana courts will not rewrite them.
Governing Laws
Louisiana Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Louisiana legal resources or your state legislature's official website.
Questions & Answers
Louisiana Employment Contract — Frequently Asked Questions
Why must Louisiana non-competes specify parishes?
To give the employee clear notice of the geographical scope. A broad "multi-parish" or "statewide" clause without naming them is void.