In California, noncompete agreements in the employment context are generally void (Cal. Bus. California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued an alert reminding employers and workers that noncompete agreements are not enforceable in California.Two New California Noncompete Laws Take Aim At Employers In The Golden State And Beyond. This regulation invalidates almost all noncompete agreements in the state of California. There are three main exceptions to this general rule. On April 12, 2023, representatives introduced House Bill No. 4399, which would place more restrictions on Michigan employers' use of noncompete clauses. On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission proposed a nationwide ban on most employment noncompete agreements. MIAMI BUSINESS LITIGATION: POACHING CUSTOMERS WHEN THERE IS NO NON-COMPETE AGREEMENT. Silicon Valley is a region in Northern California that is a global center for high technology and innovation.