This webinar will analyze the FTC's recent enforcement actions and proposed rule banning the use of employee non-compete agreements. We will briefly describe the specifics of the rule – including which types of businesses are not covered – and whether the rule is likely to become law. We will also discuss the separate FTC and DOJ enforcement actions involving non-compete agreements and ways to lessen your risk of becoming a target, as well as alternative approaches to protecting competitive information including trade secrets and the pitfalls to avoid within those alternatives. Finally, we will provide a list of takeaways and best practices.
Continuing Education Credit:
This program has been submitted to the HR Certification Institute and SHRM for review. In order to receive credit, participants must attend the program live. Credit cannot be awarded to viewers of the recorded program.