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Non-Compete Agreements in Minnesota

How Minnesota law treats non-compete agreements, with the statute or official source.

Short answer: Non-compete agreements are void and unenforceable in Minnesota (for agreements covered by the 2023 law), except those made in the sale or dissolution of a business. Minn. Stat. 181.988

Non-compete agreementsNon-compete agreements are void and unenforceable in Minnesota (for agreements covered by the 2023 law), except those made in the sale or dissolution of a business. Non-disclosure and non-solicitation agreements are not covered by the ban.

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Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Minnesota?
Non-compete agreements are void and unenforceable in Minnesota (for agreements covered by the 2023 law), except those made in the sale or dissolution of a business. Non-disclosure and non-solicitation agreements are not covered by the ban.

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