Worked for more than six years, at the time of joining no such agreement. Employer did not provide any training etc. I was having about 27 yrs. experience before joining the company. Started the mfg. company from zero and owner utilize my expertise which I gained in profession. Six months back asked me to leave but I had to write the resignation and signed a non-compete agreement for a duration of 5 yrs. otherwise employer was not ready to settle my dues - like salary, gratuity, leave encashment etc. In settlement papers he used the term Notice pay, is it suffice to justify termination. If I have resigned why employer is paying notice pay. I have no other source of income except salary .Is this non-compete agreement legally enforceable if I work in the similar profession when no compensation will be given by protected party.It means I can not earn in future from the profession in which I am serving for last 33yrs.