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Minnesota Employment Contract

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Minnesota at a glance: Non-Compete Ban: Strictly Void (effective July 2023) · Non-Solicitation: Allowed (not banned) · Governing Law: Minn. Stat. § 181.988

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Overview

Employment Contracts in Minnesota

Effective July 1, 2023, Minnesota strictly bans all employee non-compete agreements, rendering them void and unenforceable.
Key Facts

Minnesota Employment Contract — Quick Reference

RequirementMinnesota Rule
Non-Compete BanStrictly Void (effective July 2023)
Non-SolicitationAllowed (not banned)
Governing LawMinn. Stat. § 181.988
Legal Requirements

Minnesota Legal Requirements

  • Any non-compete signed after the effective date is void.
  • Does not affect non-solicitation or confidentiality agreements.
Governing Laws

Minnesota Governing Laws

Minn. Stat. § 181.988
Covenants Not to Compete Void
Bans employee non-competes signed after July 1, 2023.

Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Minnesota legal resources or your state legislature's official website.

Questions & Answers

Minnesota Employment Contract — Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Minnesota ban apply to contracts signed before July 2023?

No. The law is not retroactive and only applies to agreements executed on or after July 1, 2023.