Restrictive Covenants
Florida's new CHOICE Act boosts protections in favor of employers for noncompete and "garden leave" agreements of up to four years.
Wyoming will become the fifth state to ban the use of noncompete agreements, starting July 1, 2025.
Seven states have increased the compensation threshold in 2025 that employers must meet for employees who are subject to a noncompete agreement.
A Texas federal district court in Texas has permanently blocked the FTC's final rule banning noncompete agreements.
A Texas court has temporarily halted the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule banning noncompete agreements and could permanently block it before August 30.
Several employment regulations recently issued by federal agencies face challenges by states and business organizations.
Employers across the US will soon be prohibited from entering or enforcing noncompete clauses under a new final rule approved by the Federal Trade Commission.
Under a new Utah law, employers may no longer enforce confidentiality clauses relating to sexual assault or harassment.
Effective January 1, 2024, two new laws - SB 699 and AB 1076 - will bolster California's already-considerable limitations on the use of noncompete agreements.
News: Guidance for HR on the advantages and restrictions related to using restrictive covenants.