Recent legislation in New York has significantly changed the law on non-compete agreements. Bill 3100, which creates a new section in the New York State Labor Law, prohibits employers and employees from entering into non-compete agreements. NY Senate Bill 6748 would invalidate existing non-compete agreements. Both bills were signed into law in 2023. As a result, non-compete agreements are now generally banned in New York, with some exceptions, such as agreements that establish a fixed term of …
