Nevada 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 Nevada requires; the download is our standard non-compete template, to be scoped to Nevada's rules below.
Nevada non-compete rules at a glance
| Enforceability | Enforceable within statutory limits (NRS §613.195). |
|---|---|
| Protected workers / thresholds | Void for hourly-only workers (2021); no enforcement against laid-off workers absent continued pay |
| Required formalities | Cannot restrict serving customers who approach the employee unsolicited |
| Overbroad agreements | Statute requires courts to blue-pencil overbroad agreements |
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 Nevada handles non-compete agreements
Nevada's statute does something rare: it orders judges to revise overbroad non-competes — and it protects former employees who get approached by old customers without any soliciting. The practical drafting rule for Nevada: enforceable within statutory limits (NRS §613.195).. 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.
Nevada non-compete agreement FAQs
Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Nevada?
Enforceable within statutory limits (NRS §613.195). Coverage limits matter here: void for hourly-only workers (2021); no enforcement against laid-off workers absent continued pay.
What happens to an overbroad non-compete in Nevada?
Statute requires courts to blue-pencil overbroad agreements 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 Nevada non-compete require?
Cannot restrict serving customers who approach the employee unsolicited 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 Nevada?
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 Nevada 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.