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Virginia’s New Non-Compete Rules Go Into Effect July 1
Virginia has enacted sweeping new limitations on non-compete agreements effective July 1, 2026, requiring employers to provide severance as a condition of enforcing non-competes and banning such agreements with health care professionals entirely. The laws impose significant penalties for non-compliance, including $10,000 civil penalties per violation plus attorney's fees. Employers must update their employment agreements, posting obligations, and restrictive covenant practices to ensure compliance with thes
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