Does the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ban on non-compete clauses apply to non-solicitation clauses? It depends. The FTC ban on non-compete clauses can apply to non-solicitation agreements. However, only those that are so...more
The FTC's proposed ban on non-compete agreements is still making its way through the legal system, but businesses are already looking for alternatives to protect their interests. Keep in mind that it is not necessarily the...more
6/14/2024
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What's the latest on the legal challenges to the FTC's ban on non-compete agreements? Here is a timeline of the decisions and events leading up to the final rule and the legal challenges since:
• January 5, 2023 – The...more
There is a misperception that the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ban on non-compete clauses excludes hospitals and healthcare entities. This is not exactly the case. Some employers are outside the FTC’s jurisdiction and...more
5/7/2024
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Banks ,
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Healthcare ,
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Non-Compete Agreements ,
Nonprofits ,
Physicians ,
Savings and Loan Companies
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted to publish the “Non-Compete Clause Rule” to ban employers from entering into non-compete clauses with workers on or after the effective date. The rule will be...more
4/25/2024
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Chamber of Commerce ,
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Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Federal Bans ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
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Franchises ,
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Independent Contractors ,
Internships ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Non-Solicitation Agreements ,
Restrictive Covenants ,
U.S. Commerce Department
Changing Jobs with a Non-Compete:
What to Say and When? Changing jobs when you have a non-compete agreement in place can be tricky. Before making a move, plan your exit strategy – set a date, practice your resignation, and...more