Workers' Right to Compete Act

The proposed Workers' Right to Compete Act would bar employers from entering into, enforcing, or attempting to enforce noncompete agreements with workers whose annualized cash compensation is below $100,000, adjusted annually for inflation starting after 2026. Such agreements would be unenforceable, including those signed before the Act takes effect; for current workers employed at least 12 months, variable pay is measured over the preceding 12 months.

1. Proposed 2026-10-22

   “Mr. Khanna (for himself and Mrs. Luna) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce”

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