SynnomieJan 6, 2023
Mike Elgan
Should employee noncompete contracts be banned? https://apnews.com/article/biden-technology-politics-business-9fb699837e8bf8ecd9c70dcf27699dcf
FTC proposes rule that would ban employee noncompete clauses

The Federal Trade Commission proposed a rule Thursday that would ban U.S. employers from imposing noncompete clauses on workers, a sweeping measure that could make it easier for people to switch jobs and deepen competition for labor across a wide range of industries.

Associated Press
Jan 6, 2023 at 9:53pmWeb
Show threadSteyrshrekJan 6, 2023
@MikeElgan yes. Out side of maybe some top key individuals workers hold not be subject to them unless compensated for that specifically. I have no problem with Jack Dorsey having a non-compete clause but of course he’s compensated for it he sold the company made lots of money. I think if they want workers to not compete then the severance should be the length of the non-compete clause.
Show threadRobCampbellJan 11, 2023
@steyrshrek @MikeElgan Jack Dorsey was already long gone from Twitter when it sold, but otherwise I agree.
Show threadAdamJan 7, 2023
@MikeElgan YES!!!
Show threadAdamJan 7, 2023
@MikeElgan wife is locked in one, her company was bought last year and she doesn’t like the new owners but she has a 60 miles 2 years non compete.
Show threadRobCampbellJan 11, 2023
@tweak @MikeElgan 60 miles is definitely too much. The one I am in is only 20 miles and 6 months so it is manageable.
Show threadRobCampbellJan 11, 2023
@MikeElgan One area it makes sense is selling competing side gig services to customers of your employer.