Washington State Dramatically Shifts Its Restrictive Covenant Landscape With a Near Complete-Noncompete Ban for Workers

On 23 March 2026, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1155 (ESHB 1155), which renders nearly all noncompete agreements void and unenforceable for Washington-based workers. This noncompete ban goes into effect on 30 June 2027.... By: K&L Gates LLP