Non-compete map · Florida
Dentist non-compete rules in Florida
Florida is employer-friendly: a written non-compete protecting a legitimate business interest is presumed enforceable, and courts may not weigh hardship to the employee. Up to two years is presumptively reasonable. The 2025 CHOICE Act allows garden-leave non-competes of up to four years for high earners but expressly excludes licensed health care practitioners, so dentists remain under the two-year framework.
General rule for employees; no dentist-specific statute · Fla. Stat. §542.335; §§542.41-542.45 (2025) · verified 2026-09-12
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General information only, not legal advice. Non-compete law changes frequently, healthcare-specific rules apply in several states, and non-solicitation, tail-coverage and repayment terms are separate obligations. Have a licensed attorney in your state review your agreement before you rely on any of this.
To see what a radius covers around a practice in Florida, and the rule for your own agreement date, draw it on the non-compete map.
Practice owners comparing a template: the employer contract benchmark.