A "non-compete" agreement is an agreement not to do business in the same field as your employer. Questions about noncompete clause agreements?California law explicitly voids all non-compete agreements for employees and independent contractors. These agreements are simply not enforceable. Non-compete agreements for independent contractors forbids them to work for your competition for a specific period after employment. Should you have one? This article provides an in-depth analysis of the enforceability of non-compete agreements against independent contractors in California. Combined Contract Schedules for Construction and Professional Services Contracts. To use the latest web form version please click on this link. The California state legislature recently passed AB 5, which defines who is an independent contractor and who is an employee under California law.