The Allegheny County Medical Society has reported that the Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed a bill to bar non-compete agreements in healthcare employment. Click here for a copy of the Press Release, and a copy of the legislation. There are limitations:
- The bill is effective immediately for new restrictive covenant only after current license renewal
- It allows undefined liquidated damages
- It provides exemption for counties with populations of less than 50,000
It now goes to the Pennsylvania Senate.