New Hampshire and Maine became the latest to ban the use of non-compete clauses for low-wage workers when Republican Governor Chris Sununu signed SB 197 last week and Maine Governor Janet Mills (D) signed L.D. 733 at the end of June. The NH bill, which was one of 42 pieces Sununu signed into law at…
Read More »The state of Washington has a new law on the books that dramatically restricts the viability of non-compete clauses by private businesses. Governor Jay Inslee, a candidate for the democratic presidential nomination, signed HB 1450 into law on Wednesday after the legislature overwhelmingly approved the bill two weeks ago. The new law becomes effective on…
Read More »The Obama administration last week announced a new target when the White House released a report suggesting that oftentimes, noncompete clauses are “unfair”. They allege that in many instances, “unfair” agreements limit worker mobility, inhibit a worker’s bargaining power and can stifle innovation. These may not be things that concern most of our subscribers, but…
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