Coverage dated April 22, 2024

New federal rule would bar 'noncompete' agreements for most employees

Headline from ABC 13 Houston

U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule approved by a federal agency Tuesday.

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  1. ABC 13 Houston

    New federal rule would bar 'noncompete' agreements for most employees (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule approved by a federal agency Tuesday.

  2. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    New federal rule would bar ‘noncompete’ rules for most employees | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    WASHINGTON >> U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule approved by a federal agency Tuesday, though the rule is sure to be challenged in court.

  3. KOB 4

    New federal rule would bar companies from forcing 'noncompete' agreements on employees (opens KOB 4)

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    U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule approved by a federal agency, though the rule is sure to be challenged in court. The Federal Trade Commission voted to ban measures known as noncompete agreements, which bar workers from jumping to…

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