The rule.
Enforceability
Banned for most workers
Who Is Covered
All workers below salary threshold
Max Duration
Maximum 365 days post-employment
Salary Threshold
Under $150,000/yr banned; $250,000 for medical specialists
Key Notes for Employers
Effective October 1, 2022 (D.C. Law 23-209 as amended by 24-175). Among the strictest non-compete jurisdictions in the country. Confidentiality and trade-secret provisions remain permissible but cannot function as de facto non-competes. Penalty: $350–$1,000 per violation per employee; relief includes lost compensation and attorney fees. DC Code § 32-581.01 et seq.
Last verified: June 2026.
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