Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb announced that two companies—Equinox and Capital Healthcare, LLC (AllCare)—will pay in excess of $117,000 and reform their business practices to resolve allegations that they required employees to sign unlawful noncompete agreements. Equinox is a luxury fitness studio with three locations in the District, and AllCare provides primary and urgent healthcare at five clinics across DC. The District banned use of non-compete agreements in October 2022. “Noncompete agreements harm District workers and businesses across industries by depressing wages, limiting job mobility, and disrupting free and fair competition, and for that reason, they are illegal in the District. Aggressive enforcement of the ban protects workers and ensures a level playing field for all businesses. I encourage District residents and business owners to report potential violations to my office.” – AG Schwalb