Rhode Island S2160 prohibits noncompete agreements except for those between a seller and buyer of a business and creates a civil action for employers.

Rhode Island S2160 amends the Rhode Island Noncompetition Agreement Act to prohibit noncompete agreements except for those between a seller and buyer of a business. The bill also creates a civil action for employers against employees who violate noncompete agreements by disclosing or wrongfully utilizing trade secrets. Noncompete agreements are void and unenforceable against employees with annualized earnings below $125,000, students, those under 18, and low-wage employees. Employers can seek injunctive relief, compensatory damages, punitive damages, attorneys' fees, and costs for violations.

Rhode Island S2160 prohibits noncompete agreements except for those between a seller and buyer of a business and creates a civil action for employers.

Rhode Island S2160 amends the Rhode Island Noncompetition Agreement Act to prohibit noncompete agreements except for those between a seller and buyer of a business. The bill also creates a civil action for employers against employees who violate noncompete agreements by disclosing or wrongfully utilizing trade secrets. Noncompete agreements are void and unenforceable against employees with annualized earnings below $125,000, students, those under 18, and low-wage employees. Employers can seek injunctive relief, compensatory damages, punitive damages, attorneys' fees, and costs for violations.