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Utah House narrows limits on non‑compete agreements for broadcasting employees; bill clears House 62‑12
Summary
The House passed first substitute HB 241 on Feb. 20, 2018, restricting some post‑employment non‑compete agreements in the broadcasting industry while preserving limited contract enforcement in defined circumstances; supporters cited free‑press concerns, opponents cited constitutional and equal‑protection risks.
The Utah House of Representatives passed first substitute House Bill 241, a measure that restricts certain post‑employment non‑compete agreements in the broadcasting industry, by a 62‑12 vote on Feb. 20. Proponents said the changes protect employees and the role of local news; opponents argued the law improperly singles out a single industry and could face constitutional challenges.
Representative Schultz, the bill sponsor, said the substitute narrows coverage “to the broadcasting community versus the media at large” while still allowing non‑compete provisions in some contracts and circumstances. He described several guardrails: the bill ties coverage to the Fair Labor Standards Act salary threshold (about $47,500), limits contract terms so an employment contract itself may not…
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