1. 1. Definition For purposes of this section, "restrictive employment agreement" means an agreement that:

   1. A. Is between 2 or more employers, including through a franchise agreement or a contractor and subcontractor agreement; and

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   2. B. Prohibits or restricts one employer from soliciting or hiring another employer's employees or former employees.

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2. 2. Restrictive employment agreements prohibited An employer may not:

   1. A. Enter into a restrictive employment agreement; or

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   2. B. Enforce or threaten to enforce a restrictive employment agreement.

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3. 3. Penalty; enforcement An employer that violates subsection 2 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $5,000 may be adjudged. The Department of Labor is responsible for enforcement of this section.

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