HB4565

Illinois HB4565 amends the Illinois Freedom to Work Act to restrict non-compete and non-solicitation agreements for certain employees.

HB4565 modifies the Illinois Freedom to Work Act to limit the enforceability of non-compete and non-solicitation agreements. These agreements cannot be enforced for construction employees earning less than $45,000 annually, with thresholds increasing over time. The bill also prohibits such agreements for mental health professionals providing services to veterans and first responders, if enforcement raises costs or difficulties for these groups.