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.On December 23, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed the New York State Legislature's proposed ban on all new non-compete agreements. Non-compete clauses must meet strict requirements in the state of New York to be legally enforceable. How do I fill this out? To fill out this document, first read each section carefully. A typical non-compete clause in a New York employment agreement looks like. Here is some relatively common language that I've adapted from some of the cases. New York law generally does not favor noncompete agreements, viewing them as unreasonable restraint of trade.