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Updated to reflect law generally voiding noncompete agreements, effective July 1, 2025.
Updated to reflect retaliation protections for warehouse worker injury reporting, effective June 1, 2025.
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 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.
Guidance for HR on the use of noncompete agreements to prevent employees from competing with the employer.