Massachusetts Governor Supports Noncompete Reform, But Not Abolition

According to The Boston Globe, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has publicly voiced his support for some restrictions on noncompete agreements, but he does not want to abolish them entirely. Specifically, Governor Baker supports the bill passed by the Massachusetts House of Representatives (discussed previously here), but not the far more restrictive bill passed by the Massachusetts Senate (discussed here). According to Governor Baker’s spokesman:

The Governor favors the House version of the noncompete legislation because he believes it better balances workers’ abilities to seek new employment while ensuring cutting edge businesses can protect essential intellectual property. . . . Finding the right compromise on this issue is essential to ensuring innovative businesses want to stay and grow in the Commonwealth.