Utah 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 Utah requires; the download is our standard non-compete template, to be scoped to Utah's rules below.
Utah non-compete rules at a glance
| Enforceability | Enforceable but capped at 1 year post-employment (Post-Employment Restrictions Act, 2016). |
|---|---|
| Protected workers / thresholds | Broadcast employees have additional salary-based protections |
| Required formalities | Any term over 12 months voids the covenant entirely |
| Overbroad agreements | Void if over the cap — no judicial trimming to 12 months |
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 Utah handles non-compete agreements
Utah's one-year cap is self-executing and unforgiving: an 18-month term isn't trimmed to 12 — it's void. The statute also awards attorney fees to employees who defeat overreaching covenants. The practical drafting rule for Utah: enforceable but capped at 1 year post-employment (Post-Employment Restrictions Act, 2016).. 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.
Utah non-compete agreement FAQs
Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Utah?
Enforceable but capped at 1 year post-employment (Post-Employment Restrictions Act, 2016). Coverage limits matter here: broadcast employees have additional salary-based protections.
What happens to an overbroad non-compete in Utah?
Void if over the cap — no judicial trimming to 12 months 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 Utah non-compete require?
Any term over 12 months voids the covenant entirely 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 Utah?
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 Utah 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.