Category: Non-Competes

Earlier this week, the Federal Trade Commission proposed a rule that would adopt a nearly-universal ban on non-compete agreements that restrict workers from switching jobs within an industry.  While the rule will not go into effect for 120 days, it has already drawn legal challenges from business groups, including the Chamber of Commerce. The rule is breathtakingly broad in scope.  It does not merely outlaw non-competes for low and medium-wage...