In the United States, a recent federal court decision involving the enforceability of a 27-year-old non-compete agreement serves as a reminder that in the U.S., as in Canada, employment agreements and HR policies should be reviewed and updated on an annual basis.
Marla Matthews’ (of Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell) article may be viewed at:
http://www.gcglaw.com/resources/employment/noncompete.html