employers; contracts; noncompete clause; prohibition

HB 2589 prohibits both public and private employers in Arizona from requiring noncompete clauses as a condition of employment. These clauses typically restrict employees from working in a specific location for a set time after leaving a job. The bill applies to all new employment contracts signed on or after the law's effective date. It directly affects all Arizona employers and their current or prospective employees by banning this specific contractual restriction.