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Noncompete Clauses in Applied Behavior Analysis: A Prevalence and Practice Impact Survey
Kristopher J Brown1, Stephen R Flora1, Mary K Brown1
1Department of Psychology, Youngstown State University, One University Plaza, Youngstown, OH 44555 USA.
Behavior Analysis in Practice
|December 3, 2020
Summary
Noncompete clauses (NCCs) are present in one-third of applied behavior analysis (ABA) contracts. Most behavior analysts view NCCs unfavorably, concerned about their impact on serving clients and the ABA field
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Science
- Organizational Psychology
Background:
- The field of applied behavior analysis (ABA) has experienced significant growth.
- Behavior analysts face employment negotiations involving various benefits and conditions.
- Noncompete clauses (NCCs) are contractual agreements restricting post-employment professional activities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of NCCs in applied behavior analysis (ABA) employment contracts.
- To assess behavior analysts' perceptions of the impact of NCCs on the field.
- To explore potential implications of NCCs for ABA practice and growth.
Main Methods:
- A survey was distributed to 610 practicing behavior analysts.
- Respondents were asked about the presence of NCCs in their contracts.
- Respondents provided their views on the impact of NCCs in ABA.
Main Results:
- 33.1% of surveyed behavior analysts reported having an NCC in their employment contract.
- The majority of respondents held unfavorable opinions regarding the potential impact of NCCs.
- Concerns were raised about how NCCs affect practitioner service delivery and client access.
Conclusions:
- NCCs are a notable condition of employment within ABA, affecting a significant portion of practitioners.
- The prevailing sentiment among behavior analysts is that NCCs pose challenges to the field.
- Further research is recommended to explore alternatives and the broader implications of NCCs in ABA.
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