Bruce Cross was quoted in the Corporate Counsel* article, "Washington State Passes Law to Limit Noncompete Agreements for Employees," regarding the new Washington law's impact on startup employers.

Bruce blogged that the new law could especially impact startup employers. “This is a major change for Washington employers,” wrote Bruce. “Due to the compensation thresholds, the new law will significantly reduce the chance for startups to use noncompetition agreements, as those employers tend to pay relatively low W-2 compensation, even for key personnel, and instead compensate through equity.”

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