How does Pennsylvania evaluate non-competes?

Courts use a three-factor test: the restriction must be necessary to protect a legitimate interest, not impose undue hardship, and not harm public interest.

Employment Agreement for Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania legal context

Pennsylvania enforces employment agreements under common law, with a three-factor test for non-compete reasonableness. The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act provides state-level anti-discrimination protections. Philadelphia has additional protections including salary history ban and fair practices ordinance.

What's required

At-Will Employment Statement
Pennsylvania common law (at-will doctrine)
At-Will Employment Notice
Common law at-will doctrine

What's prohibited

Unauthorized wage deductions
Pennsylvania's Wage Payment and Collection Law (43 P.S. § 260.1 et seq.) strictly limits permissible wage deductions. Employers cannot deduct from wages without express written authorization for each specific deduction.

Key PA statutes

Pennsylvania Human Relations Act
43 Pa. C.S. §§ 951-963
State anti-discrimination law covering employers with 4+ employees.

Pennsylvania-specific considerations

Three-Factor Non-Compete Test
Courts evaluate reasonableness, undue hardship on employee, and public interest impact.
Philadelphia-Specific Rules
Philadelphia bans salary history inquiries and has additional fair employment practices.
At-Will with Exceptions
Pennsylvania is at-will but recognizes public policy, implied contract, and good faith exceptions.