Non-Compete Agreements Under Scrutiny, Leaders Respond

Non-Compete Agreements Under Scrutiny, Leaders Respond
The Federal Trade Commission Building in Washington, on Sept. 22, 2017. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
Russ Jones
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In a landmark decision for the U.S workforce, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3–2 to ban most non-compete agreements. These agreements prohibit employees from leaving to work for a competitor or launch a rival enterprise. The new rule automatically terminates most current contracts, forbidding businesses from using them in the future. The FTC says the ruling will encourage innovation.

Russ Jones
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Russ is a 30-year media veteran passionate about storytelling. During his career, he served as Sr. Vice President of News for USA Radio Network and producer and guest host of Washington Watch with Tony Perkins. He has degrees from the University of Missouri and Saint Paul School of Theology and is pursuing a Ph.D. in philosophy of communication at Liberty University. He is also the subject matter expert on media and culture at Liberty. He is married to Jackie who operates Truth PR. Together they have four children.