Will this ruling affect the sports world?
Will this ruling affect the sports world?
The FTC says the ban will mean higher wages for workers.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.one/post/13609367
The FTC has banned noncompete agreements
Are you asking if NFL players will start showing up in UFL and other leagues? Doubtful. The pay is lower. They wouldn’t risk an injury that ruins their NFL career.
edit: adding in my comment from below, since it is relevant:
The final rule defines “non-compete clause” as “a term or condition of employment that prohibits a worker from, penalizes a worker for, or functions to prevent a worker from (1) seeking or accepting work in the United States with a different person where such work would begin after the conclusion of the employment that includes the term or condition; or (2) operating a business in the United States after the conclusion of the employment that includes
Contracting for a certain duration is still legal.
My source is this giant FTC doc. I only read the first few pages, but that quote seems clear.
Might mean a lot more fringe roster players and practice squad players leaving for more playing time and a greater opportunity at proving they can make it in the NFL.
Actually I was thinking more along the lines there would no longer be restrictions on a player jumping to another team, whenever or however. Contracts of exclusivity are now void and a player could do a one-game gig for all intents and purposes for whatever price they could fetch.
I don't think so.
The final rule defines “non-compete clause” as “a term or condition of employment that prohibits a worker from, penalizes a worker for, or functions to prevent a worker from (1) seeking or accepting work in the United States with a different person where such work would begin after the conclusion of the employment that includes the term or condition; or (2) operating a business in the United States after the conclusion of the employment that includes
Contracting for a certain duration is still legal.
Edit: my source is this giant FTC doc. I only read the first few pages, but that quote seems clear.
Professional sports players are not barred from seeking employment with other teams after their contracts are over or terminated with their original team. This has zero bearing on sports.
Have to remember how non-competes work. They barred you working for competitors in the same field AFTER your employment ended.