Massachusetts Passes Noncompete Reform Legislation

The Massachusetts Legislature has passed legislation governing the use of noncompetition agreements in Massachusetts. Governor Charlie Baker is expected to sign the legislation into law by August 10, 2018.  Assuming that occurs, the law will codify existing Massachusetts case law to some degree, and it also will go much further in regulating the enforceability of noncompetition agreements, including limiting who may be subject to such agreements.      

The law applies to noncompetition agreements entered into after October 1, 2018. All noncompetition agreements entered into before October 1, 2018, will continue to be examined under existing common law. 

Enforceable Noncompetition Agreements