Washington Bans Noncompetition Agreements: What Employers Need to Know
On March 23, 2026, Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1155 into law, making Washington one of the strictest states in the country when it comes to noncompetition agreements. Effective June 30, 2027, virtually all noncompetition agreements with Washington-based workers will be void and unenforceable, regardless of an employee’s compensation level or when the agreement…