In the latest installment of LaborSpeak, our lawyers provide a quick overview of the FTC's proposed nationwide ban on non-compete clauses between employers and employees (or independent contractors) and what employers should focus on now.
LaborSpeak: Two Minutes on the FTC’s Proposed Ban on Non-Compete Agreements
By: Alex Lau
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