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NLRB Reverses Course on Non-Compete Agreements, Sparks Concerns

2/21/2025

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In a surprising move on February 14, 2025, NLRB Acting General Counsel William Cowan overturned two memos from former counsel Jennifer Abruzzo that sought to restrict non-compete agreements. This shift hints at a more lenient approach towards employers, raising concerns about the future of worker protections. Employers must tread carefully as the landscape evolves.

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In a surprising move on February 14, 2025, NLRB Acting General Counsel William Cowan overturned two memos from former counsel Jennifer Abruzzo that sought to restrict non-compete agreements. This shift hints at a more lenient approach towards employers, raising concerns about the future of worker protections. Employers must tread carefully as the landscape evolves.