Employers have relied on non-compete clauses and restrictive covenants to protect their intellectual property and trade secrets and maintain a competitive edge. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced its intent to ban the use of non-compete clauses nationally. Following closely behind, the U.S. Congress reintroduced the Workforce Mobility Act with bipartisan support.
 
Employers need to be aware of these developments and prepare accordingly. Alternative protections are available, and employers are encouraged to proactively evaluate current agreements. At the end of the day, exploring new avenues is in every business owner’s best interest. Attendees of this webinar will learn the following:

  • What types of restrictions do the FTC’s proposed rule and the Workforce Mobility Act cover;
  • How employers can protect innovation and trade secrets in the face of employees transitioning freely; and
  • What steps employers can take now in anticipation of the ban on non-compete clauses.
 
Join Offit Kurman’s Sarah Goodman Wednesday, March 22, at 2:00 p.m. for an informative presentation and Q&A session to answer the questions surrounding a national non-compete ban. 
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
2:00 PM EST free via Zoom
Sarah R. Goodman is a member of Offit Kurman’s Labor & Employment practice group. Her practice focuses on federal and state labor and employment investigations, counseling and litigation. She routinely advises public and private employers on workplace matters and employment disputes involving Title VII, ADEA, ADA, state/city statutes pertaining to employment regulations and policy development.
 
Ms. Goodman’s work includes litigating wage and hour, discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation and breach of contract claims in federal and state court, and before administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. She also has experience defending corporations and executives in all stages of civil and criminal investigations and litigation, including False Claims Act-related litigation and investigations.
 
Ms. Goodman’s non-compete work includes:
  • Defense against allegations of breach of restrictive covenant provisions and misappropriation of trade secrets;
  • Negotiating settlements of non-compete violations; and
  • Routinely counseling her clients on the enforceability of non-compete, non-solicitation and confidentiality provisions.
If you are not able to attend but still want the information, please register to receive a recording of the presentation automatically. Please contact Jose Loya if you have any questions.