CT HB05269

Noncompete agreements effective July 1, 2024 are limited to one year maximum (or two years if employer continues paying base salary and benefits during the restriction period) and must protect a legitimate business interest such as trade secrets or customer goodwill

Noncompetes are prohibited entirely for employees earning less than three times minimum wage or independent contractors earning less than five times minimum wage, and cannot apply to geographic areas or work types outside the worker's prior two years of employment

Employers must provide written copies of noncompete agreements at least ten business days before acceptance deadline, and agreements must be signed separately from other employment contracts with a required statement of worker rights

Exclusivity agreements preventing workers from holding multiple jobs are banned except for high-wage exempt employees or when additional work would create safety hazards or substantially interfere with scheduling

Aggrieved workers may bring civil actions for damages and injunctive relief with up to $5,000 civil penalties per violation, and the Attorney General may investigate patterns of violations and bring enforcement actions