[ale] OT: FTC bans noncompete clauses, declares vast majority unenforceable

[DJPfulio at jdpfu.com]

FTC bans noncompete clauses, declares vast majority unenforceable

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/ftc-bans-noncompete-clauses-declares-vast-majority-unenforceable/

"In the final rule, the Commission has determined that it is an unfair method of competition and therefore a violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act, for employers to enter into noncompetes with workers and to enforce certain noncompetes," the FTC said.


Lots of people are in jobs with these clauses connected.  A few more court rulings are needed to avoid the hassles of being sued if you change jobs to a competitor, unless the specific company you are leaving isn't litigious.