<![CDATA[noncompetition - Gordon Law Group, LLP]]> https://www.gordonllp.com/blog/tags/noncompetition/ Wed, 20 May 2026 16:58:13 GMT en-us <![CDATA[Legislation to Restrict Noncompetition Agreements Filed]]> https://www.gordonllp.com/blog/legislation-to-restrict-noncompetition-agreements-filed/ https://www.gordonllp.com/blog/legislation-to-restrict-noncompetition-agreements-filed/ Tue, 10 Mar 2015 01:02:30 GMT The Legislation debate continues on the necessity for noncompetition agreements under Massachusetts state law. On the one hand, noncompetition agreements severely limit workers from changing companies, often requiring individuals to leave the state or work elsewhere altogether. On the other hand, employers complain that they must keep their workers from joining competitors in order to…

]]> The Legislation debate continues on the necessity for noncompetition agreements under Massachusetts state law. On the one hand, noncompetition agreements severely limit workers from changing companies, often requiring individuals to leave the state or work elsewhere altogether. On the other hand, employers complain that they must keep their workers from joining competitors in order to protect their investment in those individuals.

For now, there are currently five bills before the Legislation that seek to eliminate or greatly limit these agreements in the workplace.

  • Two bills seek to ban most noncompete and nonsolicitation agreements, while allowing nondisclosure agreements.
  • Two bills only seek to ban noncompete agreements, with no consideration to nonsolicitation and nondisclosure agreements. These bills also do not seek to make retroactive changes that would affect previously executed agreements.
  • One bill seeks to ban all workplace restrictive covenant agreements entirely and retroactively.

The Massachusetts Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development is expected to meet in June to consider the various proposals.

If you have concerns about a noncompete agreement, contact our attorneys today for professional assistance.

]]> <![CDATA[Philip Gordon Testifies in Favor of New Massachusetts Noncompete Bill]]> https://www.gordonllp.com/blog/philip-gordon-testifies-in-favor-of-new-massachusetts-noncompete-bill/ https://www.gordonllp.com/blog/philip-gordon-testifies-in-favor-of-new-massachusetts-noncompete-bill/ Fri, 18 Jul 2014 02:35:12 GMT Massachusetts is set to revamp its existing noncompete laws and pass new legislation favorable to employees, as well as companies seeking to grow in Massachusetts. Philip Gordon spoke in front of Senators and Representatives about the proposed legislation, and the bill eventually passed in the Massachusetts Senate by 32 votes to 7. Massachusetts is moving…

]]> Massachusetts is set to revamp its existing noncompete laws and pass new legislation favorable to employees, as well as companies seeking to grow in Massachusetts. Philip Gordon spoke in front of Senators and Representatives about the proposed legislation, and the bill eventually passed in the Massachusetts Senate by 32 votes to 7.

Massachusetts is moving toward one of the most significant overhauls to its noncompete framework, balancing worker mobility with economic growth incentives for companies operating in the Commonwealth.

Attorney Philip Gordon delivered formal testimony before Massachusetts Senators and House Representatives addressing the impact and intent of the proposed noncompete modernization bill.

The Massachusetts Senate passed the legislation by 32 votes to 7, signaling strong legislative support for narrowing enforcement conditions and strengthening rights for employees while maintaining structured protections for eligible companies.

The proposed changes to noncompete laws in Massachusetts would ban those clauses for workers classified as nonexempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Exempt employees – typically, professionals, administrators or executives – would continue to be subject to noncompete clauses, but with more predictable results. 

Noncompetes now would last only for six months, and they would be valid only if limited to a predefined geographic region and specific employment duties. Thus, if an employee finds new employment after six months, in a different area, or with different responsibilities, they would be allowed to begin working immediately.

Other major changes include a requirement that advance notice of any noncompete be provided to individuals prior to employment, and that the clauses themselves be clear and specific.

Click here to view the latest version of Massachusetts Noncompete bill.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

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