The Sunshine State just got brighter for Florida employers seeking to enforce non-compete agreements. On April 24, 2025, the Florida legislature passed the Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth (CHOICE) Act (the “Act”). The Act—which took effect on July 1, 2025—significantly enhances the enforceability of both non-compete and garden leave agreements in Florida. As a result, Florida may now be the most non-compete friendly state in the nation.

What Is the Act?

At bottom, the Act enhances Florida employers’ ability to implement and enforce restrictive covenants agreements. Specifically, the Act increases the allowable duration of such contracts and lowers the bar for enforcement. The Act’s stated goals include encouraging “optimal levels of inform

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