The Washington state legislature plans to take up one of the tech industry’s most hot-button issues next session: non-compete agreements.
The contracts temporarily prevent workers from taking jobs with employers’ competitors. Non-competes are subject of fervent debate in the tech community, with advocates claiming they protect business secrets and opponents arguing they stymie innovation.
Despite a majority in both state houses last session, Democrats failed to get non-compete legislation across the finish line. They plan to take another stab at it next year, according to a draft bill prepared for Rep. Derek Stanford, obtained by GeekWire.
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