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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.
Updated to reflect forthcoming retaliation protections for warehouse worker injury reporting.
Updated to reflect law regarding noncompete agreements with health care practitioners, effective January 1, 2025.
Updated to include the effective date of the anti-retaliation protections in the forthcoming Healthy Delaware Families Act.
The FTC's noncompete ban is blocked, but state restrictions still apply and increase annually. Employers should consider limiting noncompete agreements and explore other methods to protect their business interests.
Updated to reflect the nationwide permanent injunction blocking the rule from taking effect.
A Texas federal district court in Texas has permanently blocked the FTC's final rule banning noncompete agreements.
Updated to reflect noncompete restrictions for health care practitioners in Pennsylvania, effective January 1, 2025.
Guidance for HR on the use of noncompete agreements to prevent employees from competing with the employer.