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Federal judge throws out U.S. ban on noncompetes
4 months ago

Federal judge throws out U.S. ban on noncompetes

NPR  

Federal judge throws out U.S. ban on noncompetes toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images A federal court in Texas has thrown out the government’s ban on noncompete agreements that was set to take effect September 4. "The role of an administrative agency is to do as told by Congress, not to do what the agency think it should do.” Ryan LLC, …

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Most noncompetes could be outlawed by a new Federal Trade Commission ruling. : Planet Money : NPR
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Most noncompetes could be outlawed by a new Federal Trade Commission ruling. : Planet Money : NPR

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Hire Power Enlarge this image MARINA OLIPHANT/Getty Images MARINA OLIPHANT/Getty Images Millions of American workers in all sorts of industries have signed some form of noncompete agreement. And we update that story with news of a recent ruling from the Federal Trade Commission that could ban most noncompete agreements nationwide. Help support Planet Money and get bonus episodes by subscribing …

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New federal rule would bar ‘noncompete’ agreements for most employees
8 months ago

New federal rule would bar ‘noncompete’ agreements for most employees

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WASHINGTON — U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule approved by a federal agency Tuesday, though the rule is sure to be challenged in court. The Federal Trade Commission voted Tuesday 3-2 to ban measures known as noncompete agreements, which bar workers from jumping to or starting competing companies …

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U.S. bans noncompete agreements for nearly all jobs
8 months ago

U.S. bans noncompete agreements for nearly all jobs

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U.S. bans noncompete agreements for nearly all jobs toggle caption Pool/Getty Images/Getty Images North America The Federal Trade Commission narrowly voted Tuesday to ban nearly all noncompetes, employment agreements that typically prevent workers from joining competing businesses or launching ones of their own. "One person noted when an employer merged with an organization whose religious principles conflicted with their own, …

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After 26,000 public comments, FTC to vote on rule banning noncompete agreements
8 months ago

After 26,000 public comments, FTC to vote on rule banning noncompete agreements

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After 26,000 public comments, FTC to vote on rule banning noncompete agreements Enlarge this image toggle caption Paul J. Richards/AFP via Getty Images Paul J. Richards/AFP via Getty Images After receiving more than 26,000 public comments, the five members of the Federal Trade Commission are set to vote Tuesday on whether to issue a final rule banning noncompetes, declaring them …

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Biden Urged To Ban Noncompete Agreements Everywhere He Can
1 year, 6 months ago

Biden Urged To Ban Noncompete Agreements Everywhere He Can

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Earlier this year, the Federal Trade Commission proposed a historic ban on noncompete agreements, which would outlaw companies from preventing their workers from taking jobs at competing firms. “Employees of financial institutions, airlines, utilities, internet service providers, oil and gas pipelines, railroads, meatpackers, and nonprofit healthcare systems should all have the same protections from these coercive employment …

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Millions of workers are subject to noncompete agreements. They could soon be banned
1 year, 11 months ago

Millions of workers are subject to noncompete agreements. They could soon be banned

NPR  

Millions of workers are subject to noncompete agreements. They could soon be banned Enlarge this image toggle caption Graeme Jennings/Getty Images Graeme Jennings/Getty Images The Federal Trade Commission took an a bold move on Thursday aimed at shifting the balance of power from companies to workers. The agency proposed a new rule that would prohibit employers from imposing noncompete agreements …

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Noncompete Agreements Are Everywhere, Even Neighborhood Yoga Studios
3 years, 4 months ago

Noncompete Agreements Are Everywhere, Even Neighborhood Yoga Studios

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Noncompete Agreements Are Everywhere, Even Neighborhood Yoga Studios Enlarge this image toggle caption Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images For many, yoga is a source of calm and healing. "This has caused significant pain and heartache for dozens of former Down Under yoga teachers, many who were forced to stop teaching yoga altogether after leaving Down …

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Joe Biden Wants To Crack Down On Noncompete Clauses
3 years, 5 months ago

Joe Biden Wants To Crack Down On Noncompete Clauses

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President Joe Biden is taking his first big swing against noncompete agreements, which experts say depress wages and limit mobility in the workforce. SAUL LOEB via Getty Images President Joe Biden has railed for years against the proliferation of noncompete clauses in employment, which can lock workers into their jobs and depress wages. The broader order takes aim at corporate …

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