Ohio lawmakers propose bill that would ban non-compete clauses for employees
Updated: 4:16 PM EST Feb 5, 2025
A new bill that was introduced in Ohio could ban noncompete clauses in contracts for employees across the state.Officials with the Federal Trade Commission tried to implement a similar ban last year, but it was blocked by a federal judge.Now, lawmakers in Ohio are attempting to make a similar rule that would only apply to employees in the state.Senate Bill 11, which is co-sponsored by Ohio state Sen. Louis Blessing III, of Colerain Township, would prevent employers from enforcing noncompete clauses.Businesses argue that noncompete clauses could make trade secrets easier to steal, while proponents of the bill say that noncompete clauses are used as a tool to reduce wages.The bill, which was introduced in January, is currently in a Senate committee.
A new bill that was introduced in Ohio could ban noncompete clauses in contracts for employees across the state.
Officials with the Federal Trade Commission tried to implement a similar ban last year, but it was blocked by a federal judge.
Now, lawmakers in Ohio are attempting to make a similar rule that would only apply to employees in the state.
Senate Bill 11, which is co-sponsored by Ohio state Sen. Louis Blessing III, of Colerain Township, would prevent employers from enforcing noncompete clauses.
Businesses argue that noncompete clauses could make trade secrets easier to steal, while proponents of the bill say that noncompete clauses are used as a tool to reduce wages.
The bill, which was introduced in January, is currently in a Senate committee.
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