Indiana just changed the non-compete rules. Senate Bill 132, effective April 1, 2026, bars non-competes for employees earning less than $150,000. A licensed Indiana attorney reviews your existing agreements, drafts compliant handbooks, and defends your business in Marion County.
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Indiana's employment law landscape changed dramatically in 2026. Senate Bill 132 restricts non-competes for employees under $150,000, and courts are scrutinizing restrictive covenants more closely than ever. A licensed Indiana attorney ensures your employment agreements comply and your business stays protected. If employment issues overlap with trade secret misappropriation, see our Indiana IP protection service. For the underlying contract drafting, our Indiana contract drafting service handles the paperwork.
Here's what a licensed Indiana attorney handles for Indianapolis employers:
Effective April 1, 2026, Indiana bars non-competes for employees earning under $150,000. Your attorney reviews existing agreements, drafts compliant new ones, and advises on non-solicitation alternatives that are enforceable.
Indiana doesn't require handbooks, but they establish at-will employment and document policies. A properly drafted handbook reduces litigation risk in Marion County.
The Indiana Uniform Trade Secrets Act (IC § 24-2-3-1) provides injunctive relief and damages. Your attorney drafts confidentiality agreements that meet Indiana's "reasonable measures" standard.
Indiana courts enforce non-competes that are reasonable in time, geography, and scope. Typical enforceable durations are 6–12 months. Your attorney evaluates existing covenants and drafts ones that survive judicial scrutiny.
Employment disputes in Indianapolis are filed in Marion County — where the Commercial Court docket handles complex cases. Your attorney will navigate the local courts and defend your business effectively.
Indiana follows the federal FLSA for minimum wage and overtime, but the Indiana Labor and Safety Code adds state-specific rules. Your attorney ensures your pay practices comply with both.
Not sure if your non-compete is still enforceable?
Get a Free Answer →Indiana Senate Bill 132 took effect April 1, 2026. If your existing agreements don't comply, they may be unenforceable.
SB 132 bars non-competes for employees earning less than $150,000 annually. If you have non-compete agreements with lower-paid employees — sales reps, technicians, junior staff — those agreements may now be void and unenforceable in Indiana.
The law applies only to agreements entered into on or after April 1, 2026. Agreements signed before that date are not affected. Your attorney can help you determine which of your agreements fall on which side of the line.
When non-competes aren't available, non-solicitation agreements and confidentiality provisions can still protect your business. Indiana courts have consistently enforced customer and employee non-solicits tied to legitimate business interests.
Common questions from Indianapolis employers about employment law and restrictive covenants.
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