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California Non-Compete
What Employers Must Know

Banned

Non-competes are banned in 5 states and the District of Columbia, and unenforceable for most workers in a dozen more.

The rule.

Enforceability
Banned
Who Is Covered
All workers
Max Duration
N/A — void
Salary Threshold
N/A
Key Notes for Employers
Non-competes are void and unenforceable in CA regardless of where signed. SB 699 (2024) extends to workers hired outside CA. Employer cannot require CA worker to sign one.

Last verified: June 2026.

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