An Act prohibiting enforcement of covenants not to compete in broadcast employment agreements.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This law prohibits employers in the broadcast industry from enforcing agreements that prevent former employees from working for competitors or moving to other broadcasting jobs. It defines key terms like ‘broadcast employee,’ ‘covenant not to compete,’ and ‘separating event.’ The law aims to protect the mobility of workers in the broadcast field and prevent overly restrictive agreements.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘broadcast employee’ as an individual providing services under an employment agreement.
- Defines ‘covenant not to compete’ as an agreement restricting an employee’s ability to work for a competitor.
- Prohibits covenants not to compete that restrict an employee’s movement to another employer or their ability to work for a competitor.
- Makes any purported waiver of this prohibition void and unenforceable.
- Clarifies that confidentiality agreements and trade secret protections remain in effect.
- Specifies that the law applies to contracts entered into or renewed on or after the law’s effective date.
Who is affected
- Broadcast employees
- Employers in the broadcast industry (radio and television stations, networks, etc.)
- Potential employers of broadcast employees
Notable changes
- This law eliminates the enforceability of non-compete agreements specifically within the broadcast industry.
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- Pn 3469 Html
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Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
Jose Giral
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