A federal judge in Texas has struck down the government’s ban on noncompetes. An estimated 30 million U.S. workers are subject to the employment agreements.
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Federal judge partially blocks U.S. ban on noncompetes
A federal judge in Texas has partially blocked the government’s ban on noncompetes. An estimated 30 million U.S. workers are subject to the employment agreements.
U.S. bans noncompete agreements for nearly all jobs
The Federal Trade Commission has voted to ban employment agreements that typically prevent workers from leaving their companies for competitors, or starting competing businesses of their own.
After 26,000 public comments, FTC to vote on rule banning noncompete agreements
The Federal Trade Commission will vote Tuesday on whether to issue a final rule banning noncompete agreements. The Biden administration has argued that noncompetes harm workers and stifle competition.


