Washington's non-competition agreement law governs when a non-competition agreement may be considered valid or enforceable under state law. Earnings Thresholds.Washington courts would enforce a covenant not to compete when the covenant was "validly formed" and "reasonable. The existing statute requires Washington choice of forum for any non-compete statute. If you signed a non-compete after January 1, 2020, you may be entitled to compensation. The new law includes a private right of action to persons who believe they are subject to a noncompetition agreement in violation of the Act. WA law restricts noncompete agreements. They keep popping up anyway. If your employer ever slipped a noncompete clause into your employment contract, you're not alone. A plaintiff bringing a cause of action under Washington's noncompete statute is no longer required to be a party to the noncompete agreement.