McDonald Hopkins Issues Commentary: Tennessee Bans Non-Competes Based on Employee Income
May 16, 2026
May 16, 2026
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 16 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 15, 2026, by associate Julia Ross and members James Boutrous II and Timothy Lowe:
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Tennessee bans non-competes based on employee income
On May 7, 2026, Tennessee's Governor signed House Bill 1034 (HB 1034) into law, prohibiting employers from requiring, requesting, or enforcing non-compete agreements with workers who earn less than $70,000 annually. The . . .
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Tennessee bans non-competes based on employee income
On May 7, 2026, Tennessee's Governor signed House Bill 1034 (HB 1034) into law, prohibiting employers from requiring, requesting, or enforcing non-compete agreements with workers who earn less than $70,000 annually. The . . .