Overview

• The FTC's ban on noncompete clauses applies to all workers, effective early September, but faces legal opposition from various sectors.
• Exceptions to the rule include senior executives earning over $151,164 and certain industries like banking and air transport.
• Despite potential legal setbacks, the ban aims to enhance worker mobility and economic competition.
• State laws stronger than the federal ban will remain in effect, ensuring some workers are still protected from restrictive employment clauses.
• Legal experts predict a lengthy battle in courts, with potential appeals reaching the Supreme Court.