A significant move to boost labor rights in the U.S. is one step closer to reality.
The Federal Trade Commission introduced a new proposal to block companies from using noncompete clauses in labor contracts. These clauses ban workers from leaving their job for a competitor or starting a competing business for months and even years after leaving their current employer. Of course, these noncompete help companies and only hurt employees.
It’s a significant win for labor rights and could have far-reaching impacts on wages and competition. The FTC said a ban on noncompete clauses could increase wages by nearly $300 billion per year and expand career opportunities for 30 million workers in the U.S.
The proposal is in a public comment period until early march. Once that ends, the FTC will move to make the proposal final. The ban on noncompetes could take effect later this year.
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