The use of employee noncompetition agreements is common in the textile services industry. Less common is a good understanding of the rules governing the enforceability of these agreements. Two court cases involving noncompetition agreements in the textile services industry highlight just how important it is that employers in the industry understand the rules governing enforcement and how the rules vary from one state to the next.
 
Two Cases Presented
 
In 2007, a uniform rental company filed a lawsuit against a former employee, asking the court to prohibit him from continuing to work for its ...