Oregon 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 Oregon requires; the download is our standard non-compete template, to be scoped to Oregon's rules below.
Oregon non-compete rules at a glance
| Enforceability | Void unless every statutory condition is met (ORS §653.295); 12-month maximum. |
|---|---|
| Protected workers / thresholds | Void below ≈$117,000 annual salary (indexed); exempt-employee status required |
| Required formalities | 2 weeks' written notice before hire (or bona fide advancement); written restatement within 30 days after termination |
| Overbroad agreements | Void if any condition fails; garden-leave alternative available for high earners |
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 Oregon handles non-compete agreements
Oregon's post-termination restatement rule is the trap: the employer must re-serve the terms in writing within 30 days after separation, or the agreement dies — a deadline that outlasts most HR checklists. The practical drafting rule for Oregon: void unless every statutory condition is met (ORS §653.295); 12-month maximum.. 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.
Oregon non-compete agreement FAQs
Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Oregon?
Void unless every statutory condition is met (ORS §653.295); 12-month maximum. Coverage limits matter here: void below ≈$117,000 annual salary (indexed); exempt-employee status required.
What happens to an overbroad non-compete in Oregon?
Void if any condition fails; garden-leave alternative available for high earners 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 Oregon non-compete require?
2 weeks' written notice before hire (or bona fide advancement); written restatement within 30 days after termination 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 Oregon?
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 Oregon 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.