A noncompete agreement would essentially block a contractor from landing another side job, even if you don't intend to hire them as an employee. The contract states things like "will not engage in provision of services similar or in direct competition to the Company within the municipality of Vancouver"The rule, as passed, prohibits companies from entering into any new noncompete agreements that are not part of a bona fide sale of a business. Non-compete agreements for independent contractors forbids them to work for your competition for a specific period after employment. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the enforceability of non-compete agreements against independent contractors in California. The California state legislature recently passed AB 5, which defines who is an independent contractor and who is an employee under California law. Non-compete agreements should be used with other documents, such as a business proposal, a freelance contract, and a non-disclosure agreement. Contract No. ______. Contractors with no employees must complete a Request for. Contract or understanding, a notice advising the labor union or workers' representative of Contractor's commitments under this non-discrimination clause.