Massachusetts Imposes New Restrictions on Non-Competes
Beginning October 1, 2018, a new Massachusetts law will limit employers use of non-compete clauses in the employment context, including where an employee is terminated without cause or where the employee is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
The below Client Alert examines the details of the new law’s restrictions on non-competes, and what the new law doesn’t affect, such as confidentiality restrictions, or non-solicitation covenants.
PDF of Client Alert: CLIENT ALERT: Massachusetts Imposes New Restrictions on Non-Competes
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