FTC Proposes Rule to Ban Non-Compete Clauses for All Workers

FTC Proposes Rule to Ban Non-Compete Clauses for All Workers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a proposed rule that would prohibit employers from imposing non-compete clauses on workers (press release; fact sheet). What it is. The proposed “Non-Compete Clause Rule” would prohibit employers from entering non-compete clauses with all workers (including contractors), whether paid or unpaid. The proposed rule follows recent FTC settlements for allegedly illegal non-compete agreements imposed… (Testa, January 9, 2023) #Workforce