On April 23, the Federal Trade Commission voted 3-2 to issue a new rule prohibiting the use of non-compete agreements for most U.S. workers. It is estimated that approximately 30 million workers are currently bound by such agreements, which prevent them from changing employers in their industry.
A federal judge has ordered a China-based maker of drywall to pay $55,000 in penalties and attorney fees—and to stop doing business in the United States.
