The rule bans all noncompete agreements for almost all workers, regardless of title, job function, or compensation, after the effective date. Learn more about non-compete agreements in Arizona and how our team of employment attorneys can help you draft, enforce, or dispute a non-compete agreement.One of the most common questions I get from business owners is whether or not NonCompete Agreements are legal. Yes, in Arizona they are! Noncompete agreements in Arizona are perfectly legal and will be enforced when they meet certain conditions. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a major ruling severely limiting noncompete clauses for the vast majority of American workers in April 2024. A noncompete agreement (a.k.a. Non-compete agreements that restrict an employee from working in a specific industry in competition with a previous employer can be enforced in Arizona. Even if an employer has a signed noncompete agreement, it is important to analyze whether the noncompete is too broad.