📄 NON-COMPETE LAW · BY STATE
Non-compete law, state by state
Non-compete enforceability is decided state by state, and the range is enormous: some states void them outright for nearly all workers, others enforce them if "reasonable" in scope, duration, and geography. Where you WORK, and the law the agreement selects, both matter — and many signed non-competes are partly or wholly unenforceable.
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What non-competes law covers
Outright bansA handful of states refuse to enforce employee non-competes almost entirely, no matter what the contract says.
Reasonableness testsMost states enforce non-competes only when narrowly tailored: limited time (often ≤1–2 years), limited geography, and a legitimate business interest beyond ordinary competition.
Income thresholdsA growing number of states void non-competes below a salary floor, or for hourly and non-exempt workers.
Choice-of-law gamesEmployers sometimes select a friendlier state’s law in the contract. Several protective states override those clauses for their resident workers.
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This page is general legal information, not legal advice, and doesn’t create an attorney-client relationship. Statutes change and have exceptions; the linked primary source controls. For advice on your situation, consult a licensed attorney in your state.