New Maryland Proposal Targets Employee Noncompetes During Business Relocations

On February 19, 2026   /   Maryland Employment Law, Non-Compete Agreement   /   Leave a comment
New Maryland Proposal Targets Employee Noncompetes During Business Relocations

Newly proposed legislation in the Maryland Assembly would declare noncompete and conflict of interest clauses null and void for employees during certain business transitions. The legislation, now SB 900 in the Senate, would apply to businesses that relocate their principal place of business outside of Maryland, reorganize in a way that fundamentally alters their Maryland footprint, or cease the majority of their operations within the state.  Maryland has already implemented several layers of noncompete protections

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Employment Non-Competes in Washington, D.C.: Updates for 2026

On February 12, 2026   /   Non-Compete Agreement, Washington, DC, Employment Law   /   Leave a comment
Employment Non-Competes in Washington, D.C.: Updates for 2026

If you work in the District of Columbia, your right to move between jobs or start your own business has never been better protected. As of January 1, 2026, new updates to the District’s ban on non-compete agreements have further raised the bar for employers, making it even harder for companies to legally restrict your professional mobility. For the vast majority of D.C. workers, non-compete agreements are now void and unenforceable. This means that if

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The New FTC Noncompete Ban: A Guide for Employees

On May 24, 2024   /   Employment Law, Federal Trade Commission, Non-Compete Agreement, Non-Compete Agreement  
The New FTC Noncompete Ban: A Guide for Employees

In a recent landmark vote, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) banned nearly all existing and future noncompete agreements. The FTC has long argued that binding noncompete agreements are an unfair method of competition under Section 5 of the FTC Act.  For employees, understanding the details of this new regulation and knowing the necessary steps to take is crucial, as the new rule will significantly reshape the employment landscape. Who Will Be Affected? The FTC’s ban

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FTC Votes ‘YES’ on Nationwide Noncompete Ban

On May 6, 2024   /   Employment Law, Federal Trade Commission, Non-Compete Agreement, Non-Compete Agreement   /   Leave a comment

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently voted to ban almost all existing and future noncompete agreements. The Final Rule states that noncompetes are considered an unfair method of competition that violates Section 5 of the FTC Act.  The ban will not apply to noncompetes held by senior executives. The Final Rule defines a senior executive as someone earning more than $151,164 annually and holds a policy making position. The ban will also not apply to

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FTC to Vote on Noncompete Ban Proposal

On April 22, 2024   /   Employment Law, Non-Compete Agreement   /   Leave a comment

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that it will vote on a proposed rule that would ban most noncompete agreements for employees. If passed, the FTC predicts the new rule would increase employee wages and expand career opportunities.  The noncompete ban would apply to paid or unpaid employees, as well as independent contractors. The ban would make it unlawful to enter into, attempt to enter into, or maintain the enforceability of noncompete agreements. Employers

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New York Senate Passes Non-Compete Agreement Prohibitions

On June 12, 2023   /   Employment Law, Non-Compete Agreement   /   Leave a comment
New York Senate Passes Non-Compete Agreement Prohibitions

The New York State Senate has successfully passed a bill that aims to prohibit the use of non-compete agreements within the state to safeguard every employee’s future employment opportunities. The bill, S.3100A, if signed into law, will effectively curb employers from imposing restrictions that hinder their employees’ mobility, without unduly impeding businesses from protecting proprietary information through alternative means such as confidentiality agreements and non-solicitation agreements. According to State Senator Sean Ryan, who has championed

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Maryland Employment Law Updates: Minimum Wage, Time to Care Act & Non-Compete Agreement Limitations

On May 3, 2023   /   Employment Law, Family & Parental Leave, Maryland Employment Law, Non-Compete Agreement, Pregnancy Discrimination   /   Leave a comment
Maryland Employment Law Updates: Minimum Wage, Time to Care Act & Non-Compete Agreement Limitations

At the end of its recent session, the Maryland legislature passed two new pieces of employment legislation for Governor Wes Moore’s signature. In its long-running efforts to implement family leave, the legislature passed Senate Bill 828, which is a modification to the Time to Care Act that governs Maryland’s new Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program. The bill would delay the start date and make administrative changes to the program. The legislature also sought to

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