Georgia 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 Georgia requires; the download is our standard non-compete template, to be scoped to Georgia's rules below.
Georgia non-compete rules at a glance
| Enforceability | Enforceable under the Restrictive Covenants Act (2011) for defined worker categories. |
|---|---|
| Protected workers / thresholds | Only employees who sell, solicit, manage, or perform executive/professional duties (statutory categories) |
| Required formalities | 2 years presumed reasonable post-employment; geographic description rules in statute |
| Overbroad agreements | Blue-penciling permitted for agreements signed after May 11, 2011 |
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 Georgia handles non-compete agreements
Georgia's RCA only authorizes non-competes against statutorily defined worker types — salespeople, managers, executives, professionals — so rank-and-file employees are effectively outside the statute's reach. The practical drafting rule for Georgia: enforceable under the Restrictive Covenants Act (2011) for defined worker categories.. 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.
Georgia non-compete agreement FAQs
Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Georgia?
Enforceable under the Restrictive Covenants Act (2011) for defined worker categories. Coverage limits matter here: only employees who sell, solicit, manage, or perform executive/professional duties (statutory categories).
What happens to an overbroad non-compete in Georgia?
Blue-penciling permitted for agreements signed after May 11, 2011 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 Georgia non-compete require?
2 years presumed reasonable post-employment; geographic description rules in 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 Georgia?
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 Georgia 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.