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In August 2018, the Massachusetts legislature enacted a wide ranging law covering non-competition agreements. We give you a summary of the new requirements for an enforceable agreement below:Non-Solicitation Agreements Not IncludedThe new law covers noncompetes only. It explicitly does not include (and the requirements below will not apply to):
Noncompetes Must Comply With All of the Following to Be Enforceable
Noncompetes Not Allowed For
Additionally, the new law cannot be circumvented by making the agreement subject to the law of another jurisdiction if the employee was a resident of or employed in Massachusetts for at least 30 days immediately prior to his/her termination.
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