ADP, LLC v. Eric Manchir

**What Happened** Eric Manchir worked as a sales manager for ADP, a human resources company. To receive company stock options, he had to sign an agreement that included a non-compete clause. This clause prevented him from working for competitors for 12 months after leaving ADP. When Manchir left the company and apparently took a job that violated this restriction, ADP sued him to enforce the agreement. **What the Court Decided** The court ruled in favor of ADP. It enforced the 12-month non-compete agreement and ordered Manchir to comply with its terms. The court also required him to pay ADP's attorney fees and legal costs. Despite the ruling being listed as a "plaintiff win" in the case summary, the outcome details indicate ADP (the employer) actually won this case. **Why This Matters for Workers** This case shows that courts will enforce non-compete agreements when they're reasonable in scope and time. Workers should carefully read any agreements they sign to receive benefits like stock options, as these often come with restrictions on future employment. Non-compete clauses can limit where you can work after leaving a job, and violating them can result in costly legal consequences including paying the former employer's legal fees.