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Competing For Talent And Protecting Business Value: Non-Compete Agreements And Trade Secret Law In Washington

Non-compete agreements are well established and enforceable under Washington law. Some states, like California, enforce non-competition covenants involving the sale of a business or segment but not similar covenants between an employer and employee, because the employee’s “right to work” eclipses the employer’s interest in protecting its business value. View full article (PDF).