A new Florida law has taken effect, allowing employers to enforce non-compete agreements of up to four years. The legislation was championed by billionaire investor Ken Griffin and received support from business groups. Labor lawyers have criticized the policy as one of the most employer-friendly in the US. Proponents say it protects trade secrets and helps attract high-paying jobs to the state, which has faced opposition from several states that aim to curb or ban non-compete agreements nationwide.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-08/ken-griffin-backed-florida-bill-for-four-year-non-compete-clauses-becomes-law