FTC Takes Renewed Aim at Blanket Noncompetes: What it Means for Employers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) took a strong step against restrictive post-employment covenants by filing an administrative complaint against the parent company of several national pest control brands. The action, which targets the company’s longstanding use of companywide noncompete agreements, signals a continued focus by the FTC on employment practices as a form of competition regulation. And it provides an important compliance roadmap for employers well beyond the pest control industry.... By: Phelps Dunbar