California employers know the rule by heart: non-competition agreements are void in this state. Business and Professions Code section 16600 has been on the books for over a century, and the Legislature doubled down in 2024 with SB 699 and AB 1076, making it unlawful even to attempt to enforce a non-compete and requiring employers
Friday’s 5 is here. This post covers five issues that commonly arise when dealing with employment 
contracts and non-competition/non-solicitation agreements. It is a very broad area to discuss, so, as always, this is a very general overview. However, employers and executives alike should have a basic understanding about the legalities and enforceability of such clauses