Non-compete agreements continue to be one of the most misunderstood areas of employment law for business owners. Recent headlines about federal regulation led many employers to believe non-competes were banned nationwide. In reality, the situation is more nuanced. While federal regulators have attempted sweeping changes, Illinois law still primarily governs when…
Many business owners heard headlines saying the Federal Trade Commission “banned non-competes” and assumed restrictive covenants were essentially over. That is not what ultimately happened. While the FTC attempted to implement a sweeping nationwide ban, that rule never took effect. Courts blocked it, the appeals process ended, and the agency…
Illinois Freedom to Work Act Illinois Employers who want to protect their business and trade secrets by using restrictive employment contracts will find new hoops to jump through. The enforcement of non-compete and non-solicit agreements, designed to erect roadblocks to prevent former employees from gaining an unfair advantage due to…