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Federal judge partially blocks U.S. ban on noncompetes

July 3, 2024 • A federal judge in Texas has partially blocked the government's ban on noncompetes. An estimated 30 million U.S. workers are subject to the employment agreements.

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Hire Power (Update)

May 1, 2024 • (Note: This episode originally ran in 2021.)

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Many workers barely recall signing noncompetes, until they try to change jobs

Robin Catalano, a freelance writer based on the border of the Berkshires and the Hudson Valley, urges other freelancers to carefully review employment contracts and negotiate any noncompete clauses they may contain. Cassandra Sohn hide caption

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Many workers barely recall signing noncompetes, until they try to change jobs

January 13, 2023 • Employers say that noncompete agreements are needed to protect trade secrets and investments. The FTC says they deprive workers of their economic liberties and has proposed a rule to ban them.

Many workers barely recall signing noncompetes, until they try to change jobs

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Millions of workers are subject to noncompete agreements. They could soon be banned

The FTC proposed a new rule banning noncompete agreements. Federal Trade Commission chair Lina M. Khan calls them exploitative and widespread. Graeme Jennings/Getty Images hide caption

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Millions of workers are subject to noncompete agreements. They could soon be banned

January 5, 2023 • The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a new rule that bans the use of noncompete agreements, calling them an exploitative practice that suppresses wages and hampers innovation.

Noncompete Agreements Are Everywhere, Even Neighborhood Yoga Studios

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Noncompete Agreements Are Everywhere, Even Neighborhood Yoga Studios

August 13, 2021 • Yoga studios want to protect their interests. Yoga teachers say they are unfair and should be done away with.

Noncompete Agreements Are Everywhere, Even Neighborhood Yoga Studios

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