Non-solicitation Provision Overturned in California
It is common knowledge that California generally prohibits post-employment non-compete provisions. However, people know far less about law pertaining to post-employment non-solicitation provisions.
In this post, I will describe existing post-employment non-compete and non-solicitation case law. Then I will discuss a recent case that may signal a new direction.
Background – Non-competition Provisions Disfavored
Business and Professions Code Section 16600 is the statutory basis for California’s post-employment non-compete prohibition: (more…)