Non-compete agreements are increasingly viewed as non-competitive and many states are starting to prohibit them. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is expected to promulgate a final rule that will likely prohibit non-compete agreements in all 50 states in the near future. (See the FTC’s Proposed Rule at https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/federal-register-notices/non-compete-clause-rulemaking).
Before inserting a non-compete clause in an employment contract or Independent Contractor Agreement, check your state laws at this resource and make sure no new state laws have passed since this resource was published on 7/28/2023. Contact us if you need legal assistance.