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Biden wants to give workers more flexibility to change jobs or move between states

by Amanda Peacher

Jul 8, 2021

The White House says noncompete agreements affect more than 30 million people.

The administration wants to curtail what are called noncompete agreements, contracts that bar employees from going to work for the competition.

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For American workers, noncompete agreements are pervasive – and might hold down their wages

by Sabri Ben-Achour

Jul 5, 2018

You’ll find noncompete agreements where you might not expect. They govern many a low-wage worker, and limit employee mobility in occupations like fitness instructors and hair stylists.

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