Wyoming Non-Compete Agreement Template
Reviewed by the Agiled editorial teamUpdated June 2026
Non-compete law is the most state-divergent area in employment contracting — four states ban these agreements outright, a dozen more impose salary floors or notice rules, and the rest apply judge-made reasonableness tests that differ in temperament. This page covers what Wyoming requires; the download is our standard non-compete template, to be scoped to Wyoming's rules below.
Wyoming non-compete rules at a glance
| Enforceability | Most non-competes signed after July 1, 2025 are void (2025 statute); older agreements under reasonableness review. |
|---|---|
| Protected workers / thresholds | Executives/management, sale-of-business, and trade-secret protections excepted |
| Required formalities | Physician non-competes restricted; signing date controls which regime applies |
| Overbroad agreements | New agreements void outside exceptions; legacy agreements get case-law review |
State laws change frequently and this summary is not legal advice. Verify current rules against the state statute or with a licensed attorney before relying on them.
How Wyoming handles non-compete agreements
Wyoming became the newest ban state in 2025 — a development few employers tracked — leaving executive-level carve-outs and making the signature date the threshold question in every dispute. The practical drafting rule for Wyoming: most non-competes signed after July 1, 2025 are void (2025 statute); older agreements under reasonableness review.. Before using this template, confirm the current statute — non-compete law has changed in more than a dozen states since 2020, and the FTC's federal ban attempt keeps the area moving.
Wyoming non-compete agreement FAQs
Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Wyoming?
Most non-competes signed after July 1, 2025 are void (2025 statute); older agreements under reasonableness review. Coverage limits matter here: executives/management, sale-of-business, and trade-secret protections excepted.
What happens to an overbroad non-compete in Wyoming?
New agreements void outside exceptions; legacy agreements get case-law review Draft to the narrowest restriction that protects the actual business interest — the safety net (or lack of one) above is what you're betting on.
What formalities does a Wyoming non-compete require?
Physician non-competes restricted; signing date controls which regime applies Procedural failures are now the most common way non-competes die — more common than substantive overbreadth in states with notice rules.
Does the FTC non-compete ban apply in Wyoming?
The FTC's 2024 rule banning most non-competes was set aside by a federal court before taking effect and remains in litigation, so it is not currently in force in Wyoming or any state. State law controls — which is why the state-specific rules above are the ones to draft around.
The full non-compete agreement guide
Clause-by-clause guidance, common mistakes, and the complete template text live on the main page: Non-Compete Agreement Template — full guide and download.