Here is a rundown of noncompete rules in the states on the West Coast of the U.S., as laid out by attorneys from the law firm Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete on Aug. 29 in JDSupra:
California: Noncompetes are not enforceable and violate public policy.
Oregon: For agreements entered into before Jan. 1, 2022, an employee’s annual gross salary and commissions must exceed the median family income for a four-person family. For agreements entered on or after Jan. 1, 2022, the employee’s annual salary and commissions must exceed $108,576 for 2023.
Washington: Noncompetes are not enforceable against employees earning less than or equal to $116,593.18 per year, or $291,482.95 for independent contractors for 2023.
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