Washington HB1155 prohibits noncompetition agreements and clarifies nonsolicitation agreements.

Washington HB1155 voids and makes unenforceable noncompetition agreements, which restrict employees or independent contractors from engaging in lawful professions. The bill allows nonsolicitation agreements, which prohibit employees from soliciting current customers or employees, but these must be narrowly construed. Employers must notify employees and independent contractors about noncompetition agreements by October 1, 2025. The bill applies retroactively to proceedings commenced after January 1, 2020, and allows for legal action for violations.

Washington HB1155 prohibits noncompetition agreements and clarifies nonsolicitation agreements.

Washington HB1155 voids and makes unenforceable noncompetition agreements, which restrict employees or independent contractors from engaging in lawful professions. The bill allows nonsolicitation agreements, which prohibit employees from soliciting current customers or employees, but these must be narrowly construed. Employers must notify employees and independent contractors about noncompetition agreements by October 1, 2025. The bill applies retroactively to proceedings commenced after January 1, 2020, and allows for legal action for violations.