This fall, California enacted two new bills, SB 699 and AB 1076, that further strengthen California’s stance against non-competes. Both new laws will have significant impacts for businesses. Employers should take heed of the newly strengthened laws and review any contracts in which they attempt to place restraints on employee mobility.
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