Core question
What conditions make a non-compete enforceable?
Answer first
Start with the full cost, key benefit and boundary before deciding.
Check compensation, scope and duration; consult a local lawyer for specifics.
Primary cost
Restricted employment
Primary benefit
Compliance protection if valid
Risk level
High
Evidence note
A
Supported by laws, standards, official statistics or authoritative guidance.
Sources, jurisdiction and timeliness
- 中华人民共和国劳动合同法（国家法律法规数据库） 中国官方 · 全国人大常委会 · 中国 · 2012-12-28 · 2026-09-29
- Jurisdiction
- 中国
- Effective date
- Not registered
- Last reviewed
- 2026-09-29
Registered limitations
- The Labor Contract Law supports the basic rules on covered personnel, duration and compensation for non-compete clauses; local adjudication practice and the validity of a specific agreement still require local legal advice.
- The absence of compensation does not automatically mean every clause is void; handling depends on current law and local practice.
Next action
Do these first, then decide.
Check the registered statutes, jurisdiction and limitations below, then follow the action checklist.
- Check the registered statutes, jurisdiction and limitations below, then follow the action checklist.
- Source jurisdiction: China
- The Labor Contract Law supports the basic rules on covered personnel, duration and compensation for non-compete clauses; local adjudication practice and the validity of a specific agreement still require local legal advice.
This decision card provides general decision information and is not legal, medical, financial, tax or other professional advice.