Understanding California's New Employment Law: AB 1076 & Non-Compete Clauses

10/25/23 • 17 min

Buchalter Trade Secrets & Employee Mobility

Join our host Dylan Wiseman and Buchalter Shareholders Leah Lively and Jeffrey Judd as they break down the implications of Assembly Bill 1076, recently signed by Governor Newsom. This groundbreaking legislation mandates that employers notify both current and former employees, hired after January 1, 2022, about the nullification of non-compete clauses in their employment agreements, unless such clauses are the result of a business sale. The deadline for providing these notices is February 14, 2024, and non-compliance constitutes a violation of Business & Professions Code section 17200.Stay informed and stay ahead of the curve on this significant development in California employment law.

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Disclaimer: This communication is not intended to create or constitute, nor does it create or constitute, an attorney-client or any other legal relationship. No statement in this communication constitutes legal advice nor should any communication herein be construed, relied upon, or interpreted as legal advice. This communication is for general information purposes only regarding recent legal developments of interest, and is not a substitute for legal counsel on any subject matter. No listener should act or refrain from acting on the basis of any information included herein without seeking appropriate legal advice on the particular facts and circumstances affecting that listener. For more information, visit www.buchalter.com.