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OH SB141
Bill
Status
5/2/2019
Primary Sponsor
Sandra Williams
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AI Summary
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Prohibits employers of physicians from requiring physician employees or prospective employees to agree to noncompete provisions as a condition of employment, including restrictions on geographic area, time period, employer, industry, or practice specialty after employment ends.
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Allows employers to require noncompete restrictions only during the term of active employment, not after the employment relationship concludes.
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Voids and makes unenforceable any agreement by a physician employee to waive rights under this prohibition.
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Permits physician employees or prospective employees to bring civil action against employers who violate the prohibition and recover damages, attorney's fees, and costs.
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Exempts management employees from the noncompete prohibition protections.
Legislative Description
Prohibits noncompete provisions in physician contracts
Health and Human Services : Health Care
Last Action
Refer to Committee: Transportation, Commerce and Workforce
5/15/2019