On February 16, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) hosted a public forum to examine its proposed rule to ban non-compete agreements.
Articles Discussing Restrictive Covenants In The Workplace And Other Topics Relating To Unfair Competition.
What Employers Must Know about the FTC’s Proposed Rule Banning Non-Compete Clauses
On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission proposed a new rule with the goal of implementing a nationwide ban on the use of non-compete clauses in employment contracts.
States Continue to Target Restrictive Covenants
Connecticut, Indiana, New York, Rhode Island, and Utah are among the latest states to propose further limitations on the use of post-employment restrictive covenants. Connecticut’s House Bill (HB) 6594 and New York’s Senate Bill (S) 3100 would prohibit the use of noncompetes with a wide swath of employees and independent
Congress Takes Aim at Noncompetition Agreements
The U.S. Congress has joined a growing number of state legislatures and the Federal Trade Commission in seeking to curtail—or altogether end—the use of noncompetition agreements in the employment context. The newly introduced Workforce Mobility Act of 2023 would, for the most part, ban employers’ use of noncompete agreements.
Comment Period for FTC’s Proposed Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Ends March 20 — The Time to Act Is Now!
On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking essentially banning non-compete clauses and categorizing them as unfair methods of competition.
More On The Federal Effort to Ban Non-Competes: The FTC’s Proposed Rule and the Workforce Mobility Act of 2023
In the world of restrictive covenants, 2023 got off to a hot start when, in early January, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to broadly ban the use of non-compete covenants nationally. Now, Congress has stepped into the fray, with a bipartisan group of
Against the Evidence: How the FTC Cast Aside the Input of Experts at Its Own Non-Compete Workshop
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a paradigm-breaking rule that would ban essentially all non-compete agreements. If enacted, this rule would purport to override tens of millions of contracts in every sector of the economy.
Reimagining Benefits For A World Without Noncompetes
The Federal Trade Commission published a proposed rule[1] Jan. 5 that would effectively prohibit noncompete clauses for employees and other workers in all but very limited circumstances.[2]
This article focuses on the impact the proposed rule could have on employee benefit and compensation arrangements, if it becomes effective in its
Bipartisan Bill to Ban Most Non-Compete Agreements Reintroduced in U.S. Senate
A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators has reintroduced a bill, dubbed the “Workforce Mobility Act of 2023,” that would largely ban the use of employer non-compete agreements nationwide as a matter of federal law.
Comment Period for FTC’s Proposed Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Ends March 10 — The Time to Act Is Now!
On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking essentially banning non-compete clauses and categorizing them as unfair methods of competition.
Harry and Meghan: A Case for Non-Disparagement Agreements
Harry and Meghan are spilling the tea again! Unless you have been hiding under a rock or have been blissfully disconnected from celebrity news, you have likely been bombarded with wall-to-wall coverage of bombshell after bombshell about the British Royal Family from Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, and
The Year Ahead in the Proposed FTC Rule Banning Non-Competes
The sky is not yet falling for non-competes. Jackson Lewis principals Clifford R. Atlas, Daniel J. Doron and Erik J. Winton say the FTC’s four varieties of alternatives to its own proposed rules suggests now is the time for employers to read the room and address any potential issues.
Legal Challenges the FTC Faces in Light of Proposed Ban on Non-Compete Agreements
On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking essentially banning non-compete clauses and categorizing them as unfair methods of competition.
New Year, New State Minimum Compensation Thresholds for Restrictive Covenants
For many employers, a new year is a new opportunity to update policies, procedures, and agreements—including restrictive covenants. In addition to ensuring compliance with applicable state requirements as to timing, consideration, and restrictions, companies need to be aware of applicable compensation minimums for employees being asked to sign noncompetition and
FTC Proposes Near Complete Ban on Non-Compete Agreements
If you have any questions about the FTC’s proposed non-compete ban and its potential impact on your business, please contact:
Tavish Brown (tbrown@hrwlawyers.com / 617-348-4366); Peter Moser (pmoser@hrwlawyers.com / 617-348-4323); or Any member of the HRW Team.
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