July 3, 2024 On April 23, 2024, the employment industry was rocked by the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) announcement of a rule called the “Non-Compete Clause Rule.” With some important exceptions, the impact of this rule is to prohibit U.S. employers from including non-compete clauses in employment agreements. Below we will discuss the basic parameters of the rule, its potential
Alert: The FTC Non-Compete Ban Explained
April 26, 2024 On April 23, 2024, the employment industry was rocked by the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) announcement of a rule called the “Non-Compete Clause Rule.” With some important exceptions, the impact of this rule is to prohibit U.S. employers from including non-compete clauses in employment agreements. Below we will discuss the basic parameters of the rule, its potential
Alert: California Law Renders Noncompete Agreements Virtually Unenforceable
By Adam Nathaniel Arce As of January 1, 2024. California has placed further restrictions on when a California employer can enforce a noncompete language in either a noncompete agreement, or as part of a larger contract. Additionally, employers with preexisting noncompete agreements must notify employees that these agreements are no longer valid. Here is what you need to know. What