On April 23, the Federal Trade Commission issued its final rule on non-compete agreements, which broadly prohibits any workplace policy or contract that functionally operates as a post-employment non-compete restriction. With limited exceptions, the rule applies retroactively and covers all workers, including independent contractors. Multiple legal challenges have already been filed, including by S&C on behalf of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Business Roundtable.
S&C hosted a webinar examining this final rule and pending legal challenges. The webinar was led by S&C Labor & Employment Co-Heads Julie Jordan and Annie Ostrager.