Louisiana 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 Louisiana requires; the download is our standard non-compete template, to be scoped to Louisiana's rules below.
Louisiana non-compete rules at a glance
| Enforceability | Void by default (La. R.S. §23:921); enforceable only within the statute's narrow template. |
|---|---|
| Protected workers / thresholds | All workers, unless the agreement matches the statutory form |
| Required formalities | Must specify the parishes/municipalities where it applies and run 2 years or less |
| Overbroad agreements | Strictly construed; agreements that don't track the statute fail entirely |
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 Louisiana handles non-compete agreements
Louisiana's parish-list requirement is unforgiving: 'within 100 miles of New Orleans' fails; 'Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Tammany Parishes' works. The map does the legal work in this state. The practical drafting rule for Louisiana: void by default (La. R.S. §23:921); enforceable only within the statute's narrow template.. 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.
Louisiana non-compete agreement FAQs
Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Louisiana?
Void by default (La. R.S. §23:921); enforceable only within the statute's narrow template. Coverage limits matter here: all workers, unless the agreement matches the statutory form.
What happens to an overbroad non-compete in Louisiana?
Strictly construed; agreements that don't track the statute fail entirely 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 Louisiana non-compete require?
Must specify the parishes/municipalities where it applies and run 2 years or less 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 Louisiana?
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 Louisiana 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.