Establishes standards in regard to covenants not to compete

HB 1326 prohibits employers from enforcing non-compete agreements against hourly wage employees. The bill defines a "covenant not to compete" as an agreement restricting employees from working for competitors after leaving a job, but states such agreements are void for hourly workers. Key provisions make these clauses unenforceable in employment contracts where the employee is paid hourly wages, regardless of time or geographic limits. This directly affects hourly workers in industries like retail, hospitality, and food service who might face such restrictions. The bill does not apply to salaried employees or other employment arrangements.