S2160 — Prohibits noncompete agreements except for noncompete agreements between a seller and buyer of a business; creates civil action for an employer for the violation of an agreement by employee regarding disclosure or wrongful utilization of trade secrets.

S2160 — Prohibits noncompete agreements except for noncompete agreements between a seller and buyer of a business; creates civil action for an employer for the violation of an agreement by employee regarding disclosure or wrongful utilization of trade secrets. · Informed CitizenryThis legislation aims to significantly restrict the use of noncompete agreements in Rhode Island. Generally, it prohibits employers from requiring employees to sign noncompetes that prevent them fr…Open in Informed Citizenry