The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a final rule banning non-compete agreements, a move expected to significantly reshape the labor market and impact human resources strategies. Experts are debating whether this will lead to an increase in quit rates or if they will level off. The rule’s authority is under scrutiny, with some questioning its legal foundation, particularly given the current Supreme Court's likely skepticism. The timeline for the implementation of this rule is being closely watched, and a ruling on a preliminary injunction could come at any time, as Judge Ada Brown has decided to rule based on the briefing without oral arguments. Comparisons are being drawn between the FTC's rule and existing California law, which already limits non-competes.