The political battle around noncompetes just got a major boost from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission). In a bold new move, the Commission announced a historic new rule that would ban nearly all noncompetes nationwide. While this proposed rule is incredibly unlikely to survive in its nascent state, it does provide considerable insight into how these employment agreements will be scrutinized in the future. Employers would be wise stay ahead of this shifting legal landscape.
Originally published in the Employee Relations Law Journal, Summer 2023.
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