The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in a tight 3–2 vote, recently voted to adopt a rule banning non-compete agreements nationwide. Non-compete agreements have never been regulated at the federal level and the FTC’s adoption...more
As we have reported on previously, efforts to limit or outright prohibit the use of employee non-compete agreements have gained considerable momentum in the past year with several states, including California, Minnesota,...more
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On January 9, 2024, the long-awaited new, final rule on employee or independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act was released by the Department of Labor. The final rule rescinds the...more