Advocates of a ban on noncompete agreements are setting their sights on House lawmakers after Speaker Robert A. DeLeo didn't address the issue in his economic development bill, and they're getting some support from an unlikely source — the Boston City Council.
"We would like to see someone move an amendment to add a ban on noncompetes," said C.A. Webb, executive director of the New England Venture Capital Association, referring to DeLeo's bill. "We have a number of people who are friendly to this idea in both the House and the Senate."
Gov. Deval Patrick has been pushing to ban noncompete agreements, which prevent employees who leave companies from working for competitors for a year or two, since releasing his $100 million economic plan in April.
The Boston City Council yesterday voted unanimously to support a statewide ban. While the vote is largely symbolic, Councilor Michelle Wu, who filed the resolution with Councilor Tito Jackson, said it sends an important message.
"The city of Boston is committed to doing anything we can to support innovation," Wu said.
Webb and NEVCA, which represents more than 700 venture capitalists, want to see an end to noncompete agreements, arguing they stifle job creation.
"They have an opportunity here to do something that will increase jobs and spur more innovation that doesn't cost the state a dime," Webb said. "We wish the Legislature would tune in to what a remarkable opportunity they have."
DeLeo's office did not respond to a request for comment. Several lawmakers, including in the House, have previously filed legislation to outlaw the agreements.
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