2000 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1283

File Code: Private Sector Labor and Industry
Sponsored By:
Delegate Moe (By Request)
Entitled:
Employment Contracts - Broadcast Industry - Noncompete Provisions

Synopsis:

Providing that specified broadcast industry employment contracts may not include noncompete provisions that prohibit the right of a broadcast industry employee to seek or obtain specified employment after termination of the employment contract or employment relationship; providing that a noncompete provision is void and unenforceable; authorizing an employee who is the subject of a noncompete provision to seek damages, attorney's fees, and costs in a civil action; and providing for the application of the Act.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/17
First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS
CONTRACTS -see also- LAND INSTALLMENT CONTRACTS; PROCUREMENT
DAMAGES
RADIO
TELEVISION -see also- CABLE TELEVISION
WORK, LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT -see also- COL BARG; HOLIDAY; etc
Bill affects the following Statute:
Labor and Employment
( 3-708 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Not available at this time
Amendments: None offered