Washington bans all noncompete agreements (HB 1155)
- Jurisdiction
- Washington
- Topic
- Non-compete
- Effective date
- 2027-06-30
- Who it covers
- All employers
- Status
- Verified against an official source
The law, summarized
- From June 30, 2027, noncompetition covenants with Washington employees are void and unenforceable (RCW 49.62.020).
- Employers must make reasonable efforts to notify affected current and former workers in writing by Oct 1, 2027.
- Limited exceptions apply, such as certain nonsolicitation, confidentiality and sale-of-business agreements.
StateHR Take · AI-generated analysis, not legal advice
Who should act: All employers with workers in Washington. Review offer letters, noncompete, repayment and training agreements against this change by 2027-06-30, and plan any required employee notices. Confirm the details in the official source before acting.
Generated 2026-10-15T18:41-05:00
Official sources
- app.leg.wa.govhttps://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=49.62.020