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Can a home care agency make caregivers sign a non-compete in Utah?
Last verified October 17, 2026 · All Utah resources
Restricted. For covenants entered on or after 2016-05-10, Utah voids any post-employment non-compete longer than one year after employment ends. Within that limit, courts enforce covenants that protect legitimate interests such as goodwill and are reasonable in scope. There is no wage threshold. An employer that tries to enforce an unenforceable non-compete can be liable for the employee's attorney's fees and costs.
| Status | Restricted |
|---|---|
| Healthcare-specific rule | A 2026 law bars non-competes and certain non-solicitation agreements for physicians and certain other health care providers, effective 2026-05-06. A 2025 law limits non-competes for temporary health care workers placed through health care platforms. |
| Statute | Utah Code §§ 34-51-101 to 34-51-301 |
| Latest change | 2026-05-06 |
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 2025 and 2026 health care provisions come from a law firm survey; which providers are covered was not confirmed in the statute text.
General information, not legal advice.
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