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FTC proposes rule banning noncompete clauses for workers

Headline from Fox26 Houston, from the development of Jan 5, 2023

Newest development Jan 6, 2023 · 3 reportsFTC proposes a ban on noncompete agreements to help workers earn more

The Federal Trade Commission says the rule would open new job opportunities for 30 million Americans and raise wages by $300 billion a year.

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    FTC proposes rule banning noncompete clauses for workers

    Headline from Fox26 Houston ·

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    FTC proposes a ban on noncompete agreements to help workers earn more

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46 articles, oldest first.

  1. Insider

    The FTC wants to ban companies from telling their employees they can't work for competitors — and says it'll help workers make $300 billion more a year (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Noncompete clauses in employment contracts are one way employers can hold power over workers and keep wages low.

  2. Portland Press Herald

    FTC proposes rule that would ban noncompete clauses (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    The rule would prevent employers from contractualy prohibit their employees from joining a competitor after they leave the company.

  3. NBC News

    FTC proposes to ban noncompete clauses, says move will strengthen workers' hands. (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The agency says the rule imposed by companies when employees leave is unfair to workers and competitors, estimating the change could boost U.S. wages by nearly $300 billion

  4. NBC 6 South Florida

    The FTC is Proposing a Ban on Noncompete Clauses. Here's Why It Could Mean More Money For Workers (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    “Noncompetes block workers from freely switching jobs, depriving them of higher wages and better working conditions," the FTC chair said.

  5. Geek Wire

    FTC wants to ban non-compete clauses that keep workers from changing jobs, launching startups (opens Geek Wire)

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    Geek Wire's feed description

    The U.S. Federal Trade Commission released a proposal banning existing and future non-compete clauses that can restrict workers from taking jobs with a competitor or starting a competing business. Supporters…

  6. Fox26 Houston

    FTC proposes rule banning noncompete clauses for workers (opens Fox26 Houston)

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    Fox26 Houston's feed description

    The Federal Trade Commission says the rule would open new job opportunities for 30 million Americans and raise wages by $300 billion a year.

  7. Truthout

    FTC Unveils New Rule Banning Companies From Using Noncompete Clauses (opens Truthout)

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    Truthout's feed description

    The agency estimates that the rule will raise wages by a collective $300 billion annually.

  8. CBS News

    Regulators propose rule that would ban noncompete clauses (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    It's increasingly common for companies to ban employees from working for a competitor as a condition of employment.

  9. CBS News

    Feds propose rule that would ban noncompete clauses (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    It's increasingly common for companies to ban employees from working for a competitor as a condition of employment.

  10. Washington Times

    FTC proposes banning noncompete agreements for all employers (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    The Federal Trade Commission proposed a rule Thursday that would bar employers from enforcing noncompete clauses on their workers, saying the pacts suffocate wage growth.

  11. Washington Examiner

    FTC moves to ban noncompete clauses for workers (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The Federal Trade Commission has proposed banning the use of noncompete clauses in labor contracts, a move that would affect a large segment of the workforce.

  12. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    FTC proposes rule that would ban employee noncompete clauses (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    The Federal Trade Commission proposed a rule Thursday that would ban U.S. employers from imposing noncompete clauses on workers, a sweeping measure that could make it easier for people to switch jobs and deepen competition for labor across a wide range of industries.

  13. Deseret News

    FTC proposes a ban on noncompete agreements to help workers earn more (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    The move would allow workers to earn $300 billion more per year, the FTC claims

  14. FOX Business

    FTC proposes rule for nationwide ban on noncompete clauses for workers (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    The Federal Trade Commission is proposing a nationwide ban on noncompete clauses that restrict employees from working for rival firms or starting competing businesses.

  15. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    FTC proposes ban of no-compete rules (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    The Federal Trade Commission proposed a rule Thursday to prohibit employers from imposing noncompete clauses on workers -- a widespread practice that economists say suppresses pay, prevents new companies from forming and raises consumer prices.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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