Outten & Golden is conducting an investigation to better understand whether workers in Washington were unlawfully restricted by their employer to work elsewhere or pursue new employment opportunities.
Washington law provides protections for many workers and may limit an employer’s ability to prevent employees from working for competitors, taking second jobs, or pursuing other employment opportunities. These protections can be especially important for workers in retail, restaurant, hospitality, and similar industries who may rely on multiple jobs or flexible employment opportunities.
Recent litigation has challenged employer non-compete practices affecting workers in industries such as retail and restaurants. These cases allege that broad restrictions on where employees can work violate Washington law.
We are interested in speaking with workers who:
If any of these circumstances apply to you, we encourage you to contact us for a confidential conversation.
Many workers assume non-compete agreements are only used for executives and highly paid employees. However, employers sometimes require retail workers, restaurant employees, and other hourly workers to sign agreements that limit where they can work. These restrictions can have a significant impact on a worker’s ability to earn additional income and pursue new employment opportunities.
Depending on the circumstances, Washington law may prohibit employers from enforcing certain non-compete restrictions against workers. These restrictions may:
If you believe a non-compete agreement limited your ability to pursue other employment opportunities, you may have important rights under Washington law.
For more than three decades, Outten & Golden has been one of the country's most respected advocates for employees — from front-line workers to C-suite executives — in matters against the nation's largest and most powerful employers.