Federal Ruling Bans Noncompetes in Physician Contracts

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted in April to prohibit noncompete clauses for most U.S. workers, including physicians. The new rule will take effect on September 4, making it illegal to include noncompetes in contracts and requiring employers to inform workers that such clauses are void. The FTC estimates the final rule will lead to […]