Noncompete and Nonsolicitation Agreements
820 ILCS 90/10 — void below $75,000 a year for a noncompete and $45,000 for a nonsolicit
| The covenant | Void unless earnings exceed | Rising to |
|---|---|---|
| The covenantNot to compete | Void unless earnings exceed$75,000 per year | Rising to$80,000 per year on January 1, 2027 |
| The covenantNot to solicit | Void unless earnings exceed$45,000 per year | Rising to$47,500 per year on January 1, 2027 |
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A covenant entered in violation of those limits is void and unenforceable. No covenant may be entered with an employee terminated, furloughed or laid off because of COVID-19 or similar circumstances, unless the section's conditions are met.
Sources for this section (1)
- 820 ILCS 90/10 — Prohibiting covenants not to compete and covenants not to solicit
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Illinois attorney.