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Washington Employers Should Prepare Now for the State’s New Ban on Noncompete Agreements |
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On March 23, 2026, Governor Bob Ferguson signed a new law banning noncompetition agreements in Washington. In doing so, Washington will join other states with similar bans, including California, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Oklahoma. The new law specifically references the Federal Trade Commission’s failed attempt to create a nationwide ban in its 2024 Final Rule, an effort that was abandoned in 2025 following court challenges. Although the new Washington law may also face court challenges and is not set to go into effect until June 30, 2027, key provisions of the law require employers to start preparing now. |
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