FTC to Host Virtual Workshop on Employee Noncompete Agreements

USA: FTC Announces Virtual Workshop on Employee Noncompete Agreements

A virtual workshop on employee noncompete agreements is scheduled by the Federal Trade Commission for Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET. The event will be held online due to inclement weather and will feature remarks from FTC Commissioners, individuals who have experienced restrictive noncompete clauses, and experts in competition law.

Purpose of the Workshop

The session is intended to examine how noncompete agreements influence labor markets and competition, and to collect stakeholder input on possible policy actions.

Key Participants

FTC Commissioners are slated to deliver opening statements outlining the agency’s view on the anticompetitive risks of overly broad noncompete clauses. Victims of unfair agreements will share personal experiences that illustrate the impact on career mobility and wages. Leading scholars and legal practitioners will discuss recent research, enforcement actions, and best practices for ensuring that such agreements do not unduly restrict competition.

Public Access and Engagement

The discussion will be streamed live via a webcast link, and participants are encouraged to follow the conversation on Twitter/X using the hashtag #FTCnoncompete.

Agency Context

The FTC emphasizes its broader mission to promote competition and protect consumers, noting that the workshop aligns with ongoing efforts to address antitrust concerns in the labor market.

This report is based on information from FTC, licensed under Public Domain (U.S. Government Work). Source: Official U.S. Government release.