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LaborSpeak: Two Minutes on the FTC’s Proposed Ban on Non-Compete Agreements

January 19, 2023

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By: Alex Lau

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.

 

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