Virginia SB128 prohibits covenants not to compete for low-wage employees and health care professionals, allowing civil actions for enforcement.
Virginia SB128 amends the state's labor laws to prohibit employers from enforcing covenants not to compete against low-wage employees and health care professionals. These employees can bring civil actions to void such covenants within specified timeframes. Employers must post notices of this law, with penalties for non-compliance. Civil penalties for violations are set at $250 for the second offense and $1,000 for subsequent offenses. The law defines "low-wage employee" and "health care professional" and outlines procedures for penalty assessments.
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