Lexology September 12, 2025
Key takeaways
- On September 10, 2025, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson sent letters to large healthcare employers and staffing firms encouraging them to review their noncompete agreements and restrictive covenants.
- The letters warn that the FTC will take action against overbroad or unjustifiably restrictive noncompetes that limit worker mobility or patient choice.
- The FTC highlighted concerns about noncompetes restricting clinicians in rural areas where patients already have fewer care options.
- All employers – but especially healthcare employers – should review and update their restrictive covenants to ensure they are lawful and appropriately tailored.
In Depth
What happened
The FTC recently announced that Chairman Ferguson sent letters to multiple large healthcare employers and staffing companies. The...
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