FTC’s Khan Doubles Down on Banning Noncompete Agreements, Fighting Junk Fees

Lina Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission, testifies before the House Judiciary Committee in Washington on July 13, 2023. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan doubled down on the agency’s proposal to eliminate noncompete clauses from employment contracts and fight junk fees.

The FTC in January released a proposal to prohibit noncompete clauses—which prevent workers from leaving a company to join a rival company within a specified period—in an effort to bolster wages, increase competition, and improve market opportunities.