This bill amends provisions relating to non-compete agreements.
This bill:
- defines terms;
- prohibits an employer from enforcing a non-compete agreement against an employee under certain conditions;
- prohibits a person from enforcing a non-compete agreement against an independent contractor;
- prohibits an employer from enforcing a non-compete agreement if the non-compete agreement restricts an employee's ability to work within 25 miles of a geographic location;
- requires that an employer presenting an employee with an offer of employment include with the offer of employment a non-compete agreement if the employer intends to enter into a non-compete agreement with the employee;
- imposes requirements on an employer presenting an employee with a non-compete agreement;
- requires that an employer give an employee advance notice of a non-compete agreement;
- makes void a non-compete agreement under certain conditions;
- provides that a person that fails to comply with provisions that this bill enacts may not enforce a non-compete agreement;
- authorizes the Labor Commission to investigate and issue a fee for violating provisions relating to non-compete agreements;
- grants a right of action to an individual against a person that attempts to enforce an unlawful non-compete agreement; and
- makes technical changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 34-51-102, 34-51-201, 34-51-202, 34-51-301