"The FTC Joint Labor Task Force on competition in the labor market is officially active ... [S]teps you can take now to ensure you stay compliant: [1] Don't abandon your restrictive covenants completely.... [2] Take stock of how you use noncompetes throughout the workforce.... [3] Reexamine the scope of your noncompetes.... [4] Don't forget about state law.... [5] Take advantage of other protections. "  MORE >>