On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a new rule that would essentially prohibit noncompete contracts in the workplace, rescind all existing noncompete agreements, and preempt all local and state laws on noncompete agreements.

NFIB has submitted a comment letter opposing the proposed Department of Labor (DOL) rule determining whether a worker is an independent contractor or employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).