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North Dakota Employment Contract

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North Dakota at a glance: Non-Compete Ban: Strictly Void (N.D. Cent. Code § 9-08-06) · At-Will Status: Presumed at-will · Governing Law: N.D. Cent. Code § 9-08-06

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Overview

Employment Contracts in North Dakota

North Dakota strictly bans all employee non-compete agreements, rendering them void and unenforceable (N.D. Cent. Code § 9-08-06).
Key Facts

North Dakota Employment Contract — Quick Reference

RequirementNorth Dakota Rule
Non-Compete BanStrictly Void (N.D. Cent. Code § 9-08-06)
At-Will StatusPresumed at-will
Governing LawN.D. Cent. Code § 9-08-06
Legal Requirements

North Dakota Legal Requirements

  • Non-competes are void as a matter of law, with exceptions only for business sales.
Governing Laws

North Dakota Governing Laws

N.D. Cent. Code § 9-08-06
Restraints on trade
Declares employee non-competes void.

Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's North Dakota legal resources or your state legislature's official website.

Questions & Answers

North Dakota Employment Contract — Frequently Asked Questions

Does North Dakota allow employee non-solicitation clauses?

No, North Dakota courts view employee non-solicitation clauses as void under Section 9-08-06.