"A covenant not to compete contained in a contract for personal services will be enforced if it is reasonable, based on all the circumstances.". In Massachusetts, noncompete agreements are subject to strict legal requirements and limitations to prevent unfair restraints on employees.The new law provides guidance to employers seeking to draft enforceable noncompetition agreements in Massachusetts. The new law significantly restricts an employer's ability to enforce a noncompetition agreement against a former employee or independent contractor. There's a new law on the books for noncompete agreements that will affect you and your company. Here's what you need to know. In the past few years, more legislators have shown persistent hostility toward noncompetition agreements in employment contracts. The Massachusetts Legislature has passed legislation governing the use of noncompetition agreements in Massachusetts. On August 10, 2018, Governor Baker signed a bill reforming the use of non-competition agreements in employment contexts. Employment means work for a person.