Jackson Lewis: Illinois Bans Non-Compete Agreements for Low-Wage Employees | Practical Law
This Law Firm Publication by Jackson Lewis P.C. discusses a new non-compete statute recently signed into law by Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner. The Illinois Freedom to Work Act prohibits private employers from entering into non-compete agreements with "low-wage employees," defined as any employee making $13.00 per hour or less. The new law becomes effective January 1, 2017.