FTC Warns Healthcare Employers and Staffing Firms Over Noncompetes: 5 Takeaways + 5 Action Steps
Healthcare employers and the staffing firms who serve them should take note: federal authorities recently announced they will specifically target the use of noncompetes and other restrictive covenants in the healthcare space . The Federal Trade Commission announced on September 10 that it issued warning letters to several large healthcare employers and staffing firms, urging them to review their noncompete agreements and other restrictive covenants to ensure they are legally sound and don’t infringe on workers’ rights. What are the five biggest takeaways from this latest threat, and what are the five actions steps you should consider to avoid legal complications? Quick Backstory FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson explained in his September 10 announcement that the letters “urge recipients to conduct a comprehensive review of their employment agreements – including any noncompetes or other restrictive covenants – to ensure they are appropriately tailored and comply with th...