Non-Compete Agreements in Wyoming
How Wyoming law treats non-compete agreements, with the statute or official source.
Short answer: Generally void. A non-compete that restricts a person's right to be paid for skilled or unskilled labor is void, except for: sale of a business; protection of trade secrets; W.S. 1-23-108
| Non-compete agreements | Generally void. A non-compete that restricts a person's right to be paid for skilled or unskilled labor is void, except for: sale of a business; protection of trade secrets; repayment of relocation, education and training costs on a sliding scale (up to 100% if employed less than 2 years, 66% for 2-3 years, 33% for 3-4 years); and executive and management personnel and their professional staff. Non-competes restricting physicians from practicing medicine after leaving are void. Source: W.S. 1-23-108 |
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FAQ
Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Wyoming?
Generally void. A non-compete that restricts a person's right to be paid for skilled or unskilled labor is void, except for: sale of a business; protection of trade secrets; repayment of relocation, education and training costs on a sliding scale (up to 100% if employed less than 2 years, 66% for 2-3 years, 33% for 3-4 years); and executive and management personnel and their professional staff. Non-competes restricting physicians from practicing medicine after leaving are void.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.