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In California, non-compete agreements are generally unenforceable under Business and Professions Code Section 16600, which states that every contract that restrains anyone from engaging in a lawful profession, trade, or business is void. Courts have consistently held that this prohibition is broad and applies to most employment situations.

Case Name
Year
Juris.
Citation
Edwards v. Arthur Andersen
California Supreme Court holds that non-compete clauses are void under Section 16600
2008
CA
44 Cal.4th 937
Dowell v. Biosense Webster
Court of Appeal reaffirms prohibition on non-compete agreements
2009
CA
179 Cal.App.4th 564
AMN Healthcare v. Aya Healthcare
Non-solicitation agreements must be narrowly tailored to protect trade secrets
2018
CA
28 Cal.App.5th 923
Golden v. California Emergency Physicians
Narrow exception for sale of business goodwill upheld
2015
CA
236 Cal.App.4th 1001
Strategix v. Infocrossing West
Employee choice-of-law clauses cannot circumvent Section 16600
2006
CA
142 Cal.App.4th 1068
What are the legal requirements for non-compete agreements in California?

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