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FTC Launches Task Force to Protect Workers' Rights

3/4/2025

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a Joint Labor Task Force, spearheaded by Chairman Andrew Ferguson, to tackle deceptive practices harming American workers. This initiative will scrutinize noncompete agreements and wage-fixing schemes, striving to bolster competition in the labor market and safeguard workers' rights under federal antitrust laws.

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a Joint Labor Task Force, spearheaded by Chairman Andrew Ferguson, to tackle deceptive practices harming American workers. This initiative will scrutinize noncompete agreements and wage-fixing schemes, striving to bolster competition in the labor market and safeguard workers' rights under federal antitrust laws.