On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted to publish a final rule that, effective 120 days after publication, will ban the use of non-compete clauses nationwide, classifying such clauses as an unfair method...more
On 5 January 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for the Non-Compete Clause Rule. The proposed rule, if adopted, would effectively ban the use of non-competes with...more
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused upheaval across labor markets and resulted in what some have termed the “Great Resignation.” In the midst of these challenging labor market conditions, employers should be aware that the U.S....more
Over the last several weeks, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) submitted notices of intent to file statements of interest in five "no-poach" class actions.
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