Governor Hochul has vetoed a proposed law banning noncompete agreements, legislation that had the potential to disrupt years of labor law practice in New York. Under the final Noncompete Rule, the FTC adopts a comprehensive ban on new noncompetes with all workers, including senior executives.Non-compete clauses must meet strict requirements in the state of New York to be legally enforceable. Many of the New York cases addressing what steps an employee may take in preparation for competing against his or her current employer, Explore the interactive map below to see where noncompetes are allowed, where they are banned and any specific thresholds that must be met to be legally valid. A NonCompete Agreement restricts an employee from entering into competition with an employer after their employment period ends. Compete agreement is a contract where an employee agrees not to compete with an employer after the employment period is over. 14,036 of July 9, 2021: Promoting Competition in the American Economy, 86 Fed. The final rule is a somewhat narrower version of the proposed rule that the agency put out for public comment in January of 2023. In any event, the Supreme Court likely will take up this issue.