Recently, the federal government and various state governments have spoken out concerning new limits on non-compete agreements and other post-employment restrictions. Although the trend toward limiting non-compete agreements has been developing for the past couple of years, it is likely that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on both employers and employees has further influenced such limitations. With staffing shortages and increasing numbers of employees changing jobs, it appears that flexibility—and mobility—in employment are being enhanced.
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