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Overview
- Effective July 1, 2025, Wyoming will significantly limit the use of non-compete agreements.
- The new law makes most non-compete agreements executed on or after the effective date unenforceable.
- Employers must reevaluate their employment contracts and restrictive covenants to ensure compliance.
Poster Update Log: Wyoming Poster Update
What Changed
Previously, Wyoming had few statutory restrictions on non-compete agreements, and enforceability was largely guided by case law requiring that such agreements be reasonable in duration, geographic scope, and necessity. That flexibility is now gone.
As of July 1, 2025, most non-compete clauses in employment agreements are prohibited unless they fall under narrow exceptions. This mirrors a growing national trend in which states are curbing or eliminating the enforceability of non-compete provisions to promote labor mobility and reduce barriers to new employment.
Key Details Included in the Notice
- Effective Date: July 1, 2025
- Scope: Most non-compete agreements entered into on or after this date are unenforceable in Wyoming.
- Exceptions: While the exact statutory text outlines specific exemptions (such as for the sale of a business or for highly compensated executives), the broad takeaway is that most traditional non-competes for regular employees will no longer be valid.
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Employer Action Required:
- Employers should discontinue the use of standard non-compete language in employment contracts going forward.
- Review and revise offer letters, handbooks, and existing agreements.
- Consider alternatives such as non-solicitation, non-disclosure, or confidentiality agreements that remain enforceable under state law.
- Enforcement & Penalties: Attempting to enforce an unlawful non-compete may expose employers to legal risk, including civil penalties or liability for damages.
Where can I find more information?
- All In One Poster Company is the leading provider of labor law and safety posters for all 50 states in the USA. Our website: https://www.allinoneposters.com
- Poster Update Log: Wyoming & Federal Combination Poster
- Wyoming Department of Workforce Services: DWS Home Page
