The FTC clarified its stance on worker noncompetes by dropping its 2024 ban, requesting public input on employer practices, and settling a major enforcement action. Employers should review state laws and consider alternatives as scrutiny increases.
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FTC Stakes Out Its Position on Worker Noncompetes


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