Employers with workers in Massachusetts will have a lot to do between now and October 1, 2018, when reforms to Massachusetts non-compete laws go into effect. Our colleagues Katharine Beattie and Jennifer Budoff have covered the changes (and necessary action items for employers) on Mintz's Employment Law Matters Blog. From health systems to technology start-ups, these changes require employers to evaluate their approach to non-competes with their employees and to ensure compliant practices in agreements signed after the law's effective date. Notably, the law does not impact the separate Massachusetts laws that prohibit non-competition restrictions for certain health professionals. You can read the full post here.
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