Notice Regarding Non-Competes/Non-Solicits for California Employees
02/13/2024California passed a new law effective January 1, 2024 requiring employers to notify current and former California employees who were employed on or after January 1, 2022 that any noncompete and customer nonsolicitation provisions are void and unenforceable.
Notice must be given by February 14, 2024, and the notice must be emailed and mailed to the employee’s last known mailing address. Failure to provide notice may result in a penalty of up to $2,500 per violation.
We recommend that you review all employment related agreements (including CIIAs, PIIAs, employment agreements, and equity and incentive plans) with your current and former California employees who were employed on or after January 1, 2022 and immediately provide the required notice to any employees whose agreements contain restrictive covenants.
Please contact us if you have questions about the required notice.