"[1] Determine which of your workers have agreed to non-compete clauses. This may include former workers, and may include 'Senior Executives.' [2] Consider whether your existing agreements will be enforceable under applicable state laws that are not preempted by the FTC rule.... [3] [S]tart thinking about the logistics of notifying your workers about unenforceable non-competes. [4] If your business relies on trade secrets or other confidential information ... consider taking additional steps to protect your most valuable information from being misappropriated by departing workers ... [5] Develop a system to keep track of any restrictive covenants you use moving forward."  MORE >>