Abstract
Navigating dental employment agreements involves understanding the enforceability of non-compete and liquidated damages provisions. While these aim to protect the employer's business, courts may scrutinize their reasonability. In Michigan, noncompete terms of two years or less are generally deemed reasonable, and the restricted area must align with the patient base. A $15,000 liquidated damages amount per patient might face challenges, as it should relate reasonably to actual damages. Courts may also consider equitable factors and the employer's adherence to the agreement. Both employers and employees benefit from reasonable restrictions, avoiding potential legal disputes.
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Schulte, Dan JD
(2024)
"Dentistry and the Law: Know the Facts about Noncompete and Liquidated Damages Agreements,"
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association: Vol. 106:
No.
1, Article 9.
Available at:
https://commons.ada.org/journalmichigandentalassociation/vol106/iss1/9
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