Heads Carolina, Tails California - Expanded Non-Compete Prohibitions Cross State Lines

Any contract that is void under Business and Professions Code section 16600 is unenforceable regardless of where and when the contract was signed, and cannot be enforced. An employer that enters into, or attempts to enforce a void contract commits a civil violation, and may be subject to a private action for injunctive relief or monetary damages. An employee bringing such an action may also recover reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.

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