FTC Seeks Comment on Proposed Rule to Ban Noncompete Agreements; Effects Would Be Widely Felt in Healthcare, Experts Say

What**'**s**the**news. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking comment on a proposed rule to ban noncompete clauses nationwide, according a January 5, 2023, statement by the agency. Under the proposed rule, companies would not be allowed to impose noncompete contracts on new employees or maintain existing contracts.