Summary of article from Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, by Candace Friel, Denise Gunter, Carrie Hanger:
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a rule banning most non-compete agreements, with the rule set to take effect 120 days after its publication in the Federal Register. The rule applies to all workers, regardless of title, job function, or compensation, excluding “Senior Executives” as per a narrowly defined term. Non-profit organizations are exempt from the rule. The rule is expected to significantly impact industries such as healthcare where non-compete agreements are common. Legal challenges to the rule have already been initiated, with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announcing its intention to sue the FTC and a lawsuit filed on April 23, 2024.