The CHOICE Act: How Florida's Strict Noncompete Law Impacts Miami-Dade Differently
- laurie2769
- Jul 25
- 1 min read
Florida just passed one of the strictest noncompete laws in the country—but it’s already playing out very differently in Miami-Dade county.
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Under the new CHOICE Act, employers statewide can now enforce noncompetes for up to four years, and courts must presume they’re valid unless workers prove otherwise with clear and convincing evidence. It’s a dramatic shift away from the national trend, where most states are moving to ban or limit these clauses.
But here’s the catch: Miami-Dade’s high salary threshold of $148,368 means many local workers are exempt from the law entirely—unlike their counterparts in Tampa, Orlando, or Jacksonville.
The immediate implications for Miami employers:
Recruit talent from other counties where noncompetes now apply
Gain an edge in attracting businesses looking to escape noncompete restrictions
Act fast before competitors catch on and make the same moves
The immediate implications for Miami workers:
Maintain mobility that workers in other Florida counties just lost
Negotiate smarter, knowing they’re exempt under the salary threshold
Become more desirable to companies who need unrestricted talent
EPGD Business Law attorneys Oscar Gomez and Aviv Asoulin can explain:
What the CHOICE Act changed about noncompete agreements
Why Miami’s salary threshold creates a built-in legal advantage
What companies and employees need to do right now to navigate (or capitalize on) this shift
How this could reshape Florida’s business map in real-time
This information is provided by Oscar Gomez and Aviv Asoulin.