Connecticut Non-Compete Agreement Template
Reviewed by the Agiled editorial teamUpdated June 2026
Non-compete law is the most state-divergent area in employment contracting — four states ban these agreements outright, a dozen more impose salary floors or notice rules, and the rest apply judge-made reasonableness tests that differ in temperament. This page covers what Connecticut requires; the download is our standard non-compete template, to be scoped to Connecticut's rules below.
Connecticut non-compete rules at a glance
| Enforceability | Enforceable if reasonable in duration, geographic area, and scope of restricted activity. |
|---|---|
| Protected workers / thresholds | Physicians (1-year/15-mile cap), security guards, homemaker-companions have statutory limits |
| Required formalities | Five-factor reasonableness test (Scott v. General Iron); no general notice statute |
| Overbroad agreements | Courts apply all five factors conjunctively — failing any one voids the restraint |
State laws change frequently and this summary is not legal advice. Verify current rules against the state statute or with a licensed attorney before relying on them.
How Connecticut handles non-compete agreements
Connecticut's five-factor test is conjunctive: time, geography, employee hardship, public interest, and fairness of protection must all pass. One failure sinks the clause — stricter in operation than it looks on paper. The practical drafting rule for Connecticut: enforceable if reasonable in duration, geographic area, and scope of restricted activity.. Before using this template, confirm the current statute — non-compete law has changed in more than a dozen states since 2020, and the FTC's federal ban attempt keeps the area moving.
Connecticut non-compete agreement FAQs
Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Connecticut?
Enforceable if reasonable in duration, geographic area, and scope of restricted activity. Coverage limits matter here: physicians (1-year/15-mile cap), security guards, homemaker-companions have statutory limits.
What happens to an overbroad non-compete in Connecticut?
Courts apply all five factors conjunctively — failing any one voids the restraint Draft to the narrowest restriction that protects the actual business interest — the safety net (or lack of one) above is what you're betting on.
What formalities does a Connecticut non-compete require?
Five-factor reasonableness test (Scott v. General Iron); no general notice statute Procedural failures are now the most common way non-competes die — more common than substantive overbreadth in states with notice rules.
Does the FTC non-compete ban apply in Connecticut?
The FTC's 2024 rule banning most non-competes was set aside by a federal court before taking effect and remains in litigation, so it is not currently in force in Connecticut or any state. State law controls — which is why the state-specific rules above are the ones to draft around.
The full non-compete agreement guide
Clause-by-clause guidance, common mistakes, and the complete template text live on the main page: Non-Compete Agreement Template — full guide and download.