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FTC proposes ban on noncompete clauses

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The Federal Trade Commission is proposing a new rule to ban noncompete clauses.

FTC officials say such clauses in worker contracts violate its fair trade laws.

Agency officials said noncompete clauses are a “widespread and often exploitative practice that suppresses wages, hampers innovation and blocks entrepreneurs from starting new businesses.”

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