What Washington state statute addresses noncompetition covenants for employees and independent contractors of an Amerispec Inspection Services franchisee?
Amerispec_Inspection_Services Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ch as those which unreasonably restrict or limit the statute of limitations period for claims under the Act, rights or remedies under the Act such as a right to a jury trial may not be enforceable.
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- Transfer fees are collectable to the extent that they reflect the Company's reasonable estimated or actual costs in effecting a transfer.
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- Pursuant to RCW 49.62.020, a noncompetition covenant is void and unenforceable against an employee, including an employee of a franchisee, unless the employee's earnings from the party seeking enforcement, when annualized, exceed $100,000 per year (an amount that will be adjusted annually for inflation). In addition, a noncompetition covenant is void and unenforceable against an independent contractor of a franchisee under RCW 4
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 47–172)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Amerispec Inspection Services FDD, Washington state law RCW 49.62.020 addresses noncompetition covenants for employees of an Amerispec Inspection Services franchisee. This statute states that a noncompetition covenant is void and unenforceable against an employee if their annualized earnings from the party seeking enforcement exceed $100,000, with this amount being adjusted annually for inflation.
Additionally, RCW 49.62.030 addresses noncompetition covenants for independent contractors of an Amerispec Inspection Services franchisee. This statute makes such covenants void and unenforceable if the independent contractor's annualized earnings from the enforcing party exceed $250,000, also adjusted annually for inflation.
Amerispec Inspection Services clarifies that any provisions within the Franchise Agreement or elsewhere that conflict with these limitations are void and unenforceable in Washington state. This ensures that franchisees operating in Washington are aware of and comply with state law regarding noncompetition agreements for their employees and independent contractors.