The Federal Trade Commission building is seen, Jan. 28, 2015, in Washington. U.S. companies wou …

The Federal Trade Commission building is seen, Jan. 28, 2015, in Washington. U.S. companies wou ...

The Federal Trade Commission building is seen, Jan. 28, 2015, in Washington. U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule approved by the FTC on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, though the rule seems sure to be challenged in court. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)