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A. Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
FTC seeks public comment on impact of employee noncompete
agreements and issues warning letters to health care
companies.
On Sept. 4, 2025, the FTC issued a request for information
seeking public comment on the scope, prevalence, and effects of
employee noncompete agreements. The inquiry is intended to assist
the agency in evaluating potential future enforcement actions.
Noncompete agreements, which restrict employees from joining
competitors or establishing competing businesses after employment,
may serve legitimate business purposes but may be abused. The FTC
is encouraging input from employees, former employees, and
employers to better assess the impact of these agreements on labor
markets. Deputy Director of the Bureau of Competition Kelse Moen
stated that the agency intends to address unreasonable restraints
and restore fairness in
