10 Things Employers Still Need to Consider Even Though the FTC’s Non-Compete Ban is Dead: Your Reminder To-Do List
You probably know the f ederal non-compete ban is on ice for now – but that doesn’t mean employers are free to use non-competes indiscriminately . What remains in the wake of the FTC’s ban is a highly complex, constantly shifting patchwork of state laws that regulate the administration and substance of non-compete agreements. Here’s your reminder to-do list, including the top 10 state law issues you’ll still need to tackle, even though the FTC’s non-compete ban did not take effect September 4. First, Catch Up on Breaking News In case you missed it, a Texas federal judge struck down the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed non-compete ban on August 20, blocking the rule from taking effect on September 4 for all employers nationwide. You can read more about this significant development here . Then, Review the Top 10 State Law Issues You Still Must Consider _____ Give Advance Notice When Required In some states, you can’t just give non-competes to new hires on the first date of employ...