Federal judge blocks FTC noncompete ban
A federal judge ruled Tuesday Blocked a nationwide ban The ban on non-competition agreements will come into effect in September. In April, the Federal Trade Commission voted to ban most non-compete agreements that prevent tens of millions of employees from quitting their jobs to work for or start a competing business. Dallas-based tax firm Ryan […]
Federal judge upholds FTC ban on noncompete agreements
A federal judge has rejected a tree-trimming company’s challenge to block the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) enforcement of a non-compete agreement. In April, the FTC issued rules banning all new non-compete agreements and requiring companies to inform current and former employees that they won’t enforce existing agreements, but made exceptions for senior executives who are […]
Judge rejects bid to block Biden admin. ban on noncompete agreements
A federal judge in Philadelphia on Tuesday rejected a tree-trimming company’s bid to block a Federal Trade Commission rule that bans common agreements that keep workers from joining or starting a rival company of their employer. In a written decision, U.S. District Judge Kelly Hodge in Philadelphia said the FTC, which enforces federal antitrust laws, […]
Federal judge issues narrow pause on FTC noncompete ban
A federal judge ruled Wednesday A preliminary injunction was granted The company voted this spring to ban non-compete agreements nationwide, but opposition from powerful business groups has cast doubt on the company’s future. Dallas-based tax firm Ryan LLC, along with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Business Roundtable and other business groups, filed the lawsuit […]
How noncompete ban could shake up health care landscape
The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ban on non-competition agreements will have a profound impact on the medical field, empowering clinicians and raising concerns among medical practitioners that it will further exacerbate staffing problems. This will increase anxiety. The FTC voted 3-2 last month to ban all current and future agreements that prevent workers from leaving […]
State may ban non-compete agreements for doctors, nurses
(The Center Square) — Pennsylvania may ban non-compete agreements for health care workers, ridding the commonwealth of most restrictions on where doctors and nurses can work. The legislation passed the House in May and awaits action in the Senate. House Bill 1633, sponsored by Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Pittsburgh, would make non-competes void and unenforceable for […]
FTC Bans Noncompete Agreements for Employers, Chamber of Commerce Sues to Block It
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has banned nearly all non-compete employment agreements that prohibit workers from leaving for competing companies or starting their own companies. The ban passed by a narrow 3-2 vote on Tuesday after the commission received more than 26,000 public comments, some of which were mentioned by Commissioner Lina Khan. “We have […]
How US changes to ‘noncompete’ agreements and overtime pay could affect workers
The Federal Trade Commission passed a resolution this week banning non-compete agreements, and the Biden administration finalized rules that would make more salaried workers eligible for overtime pay. Starting July 1, employers will be required to pay overtime to salaried workers in certain managerial, executive and professional positions who make less than $43,888 a year. […]
Biden’s Noncompete Ban Is a Gift to Silicon Valley
Biden’s FTC moves to protect Apple, Google, Meta, and Microsoft with non-competitive conduct bans The Biden administration’s declaration that nearly all non-compete clauses in employment agreements will be treated as illegal should be understood for what they are. A partial war and a giveaway to Silicon Valley’s wealthy supporters. The Biden-appointed Federal Trade Commission voted […]
Chamber, business groups sue FTC to block noncompete ban
A business group led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce sued the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), challenged the decision to prohibit noncompete agreements. The FTC passed a rule blocking new noncompete agreements on a 3-2 vote Tuesday. The rule also requires employers to terminate existing non-compete agreements and notify current and former employees that the […]