This course will review the Federal Trade Commission's proposed rule banning non-competes. It will also briefly go over the rule making process and timeline for the proposed rule to go into effect. In the second half, the presentation will review the patchwork quilt of state laws that have curtailed enforcement of non-competes, as well as best practices for businesses to consider when implementing non-competes in the workforce.
Learning Objectives
- Content and timing of FTC's proposed rule banning non-competes
- Overview of state laws curtailing enforceability of non-compete
Major Topics
- Federal non-compete law
- State non-compete law
