US ban on worker noncompetes faces uphill legal battle

Experts say the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s ban on “non-compete” agreements commonly signed by workers is likely vulnerable to legal challenges, with some courts ruling He said he was increasingly skeptical of the agency’s authority to adopt broad rules. The commission announced the rule on Tuesday, saying that agreements not to join or start a […]
FTC bans noncompetes | The Hill

The FTC estimates that 18% of the U.S. workforce is subject to non-compete agreements.That’s about it 30 million There are people ranging from fast food workers to CEOs. Once the final rule goes into effect, it will be prohibited. new non-compete agreement. Companies would also be required to terminate existing non-compete agreements for most employees. […]