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Can a home care agency make caregivers sign a non-compete in Oklahoma?
Last verified October 17, 2026 · All Oklahoma resources
Banned. Oklahoma lets a former employee work in the same or a similar business despite a non-compete, as long as they do not directly solicit the former employer's established customers. Contract terms that conflict with this are void. In practice, a caregiver can go to work for another agency, but an agreement not to directly solicit the agency's established clients may be enforced.
| Status | Banned |
|---|---|
| Client non-solicitation | A former employee who agreed not to compete may still work in the same or a similar business, as long as they do not directly solicit the former employer's established customers. Agreements limited to barring direct solicitation of established customers are the type the statute allows. |
| Statute | 15 O.S. § 219A |
What about a client hiring your caregiver directly?
That is usually handled in the client service agreement, not the caregiver's contract: some agencies charge a placement or conversion fee if a client hires a caregiver directly. Whether that clause is enforceable is a contract question, so have a local employment lawyer review it.
What should you confirm?
The statute text was read from a 2024 bill that reprinted it; the bill's amendments may not have been enacted. Confirm the current wording on the official code site.
General information, not legal advice.
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