Illinois Supreme Court broadens reach of non-compete labor contracts

Crain's Chicago Business reports:

An Illinois Supreme Court ruling is likely to make it easier for companies to enforce non-compete agreements, thereby complicating job-hopping by executives.

The unanimous decision, issued Thursday, increases the number of factors that can be considered in preventing even relatively low-level employees from jumping to other firms.

We'll have to see how this one plays out. Generally, those making under $100,000 a year aren't considered important enough employees to have a non-compete contract to hold up.