Evan Starr on the impact of noncompete clauses on workers

In September 2018, the Economic Opportunities Program hosted “The Justice System and Jobs: How Court Decisions Are Shaping Americans’ Work Lives,” which examined the critical role that courts have in setting the rules for the employer-employee relationship.

In this clip, Evan Starr of the University of Maryland discusses how noncompete clauses can limit workers’ wages and mobility.

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Even when they aren’t enforced, noncompete clauses can harm workers’ ability to change jobs and move ahead. @evanpstarr of @SmithSchool @UofMaryland explains.

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