FTC bans contracts that keep workers from jumping to rival employers

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2 thoughts on “FTC bans contracts that keep workers from jumping to rival employers

  1. Good! Noncompetes have never been used to protect a company from a bad actor – they’re only ever used to punish and threaten employees and suppress wages. Can’t get a raise, can’t leave for another company.

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