Minnesota HF1768 amends employment laws to allow certain non-compete agreements to be enforceable.

Minnesota HF1768 amends the state's employment laws to specify additional circumstances under which a covenant not to compete is valid and enforceable. The bill allows non-compete agreements for employees earning over $120,000 annually if their duties involve research and development or handling confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information. It also permits non-compete agreements for employees earning over $500,000 annually, regardless of their job duties.

Minnesota HF1768 amends employment laws to allow certain non-compete agreements to be enforceable.

Minnesota HF1768 amends the state's employment laws to specify additional circumstances under which a covenant not to compete is valid and enforceable. The bill allows non-compete agreements for employees earning over $120,000 annually if their duties involve research and development or handling confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information. It also permits non-compete agreements for employees earning over $500,000 annually, regardless of their job duties.