FTC’s New Crackdown on Non-Competes: What Workers Must Know | 2025 Update

Introduction Imagine being offered a new job with better pay and hours, only to be told you can’t take it because of a contract you signed years ago. For many American workers, this has been a painful reality. Non-compete agreements have locked people into low-paying jobs, limited career growth, and forced families to make tough financial choices. The good news? The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is finally taking a stand. In 2025, the agency shifted its approach to aggressively pursue companies that misuse non-competes. The first major case against Gateway Pet Memorial Services shows that change is here. At Sanders...