{"data":{"id":"us-il/820-ilcs-90-15","jurisdiction":"us-il","citation":"820 ILCS 90/15","heading":"Enforceability of a covenant not to compete or a covenant not to solicit.","body":"A covenant not to compete or a covenant not to solicit is illegal and void unless (1) the employee receives adequate consideration, (2) the covenant is ancillary to a valid employment relationship, (3) the covenant is no greater than is required for the protection of a legitimate business interest of the employer, (4) the covenant does not impose undue hardship on the employee, and (5) the covenant is not injurious to the public.","path":["CHAPTER 820 EMPLOYMENT","Illinois Freedom to Work Act."],"source_url":"https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ILCS/details?ActID=3737\u0026ChapterID=68\u0026ChapAct=FullText\u0026Print=True","current_through":"at least Public Act 104-790","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-15T04:46:49Z","sha256":"6c784704692b7b389fe109be7b2a79d4b6d705ac9529b36b3785ecbeb6e20e18","source_id":"us-il","stale":false,"prev":"us-il/820-ilcs-90-10","next":"us-il/820-ilcs-90-20"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}