Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed into law a bill banning nearly all posttermination noncompete agreements with employees and independent contractors. A new law went into effect in Minnesota that prohibits almost all post-employment non-compete agreements entered into between employers and employees.Bill advancing in Minnesota would ban most noncompete agreements between employers and employees or independent contractors. New Minnesota legislation bans noncompete agreements entered into after July 1, 2023, but does not apply to existing agreements. As of July 1, 2023, noncompetition provisions are no longer enforceable against Minnesota employees or independent contractors in most situations. Beginning July 1, 2023, a new Minnesota statute will prohibit noncompete agreements with employees and independent contractors in the state. Notwithstanding that, other provisions in a contract containing a rescinded non-compete provision would remain valid. Employment means work for a person. Minnesota is banning employment noncompete agreements and restricting provisions that require nonMinnesota laws or venues for disputes. If you are an employee, employer, or independent contractor in Minnesota, 2023 brought a huge change in the law affecting you.