End Employer Collusion Act

HR 4932, the End Employer Collusion Act, prohibits agreements between employers (including franchises or contractors) that restrict hiring from each other's current or former employees. The bill makes it unlawful for employers to enter into, enforce, or threaten to enforce such "restrictive employment agreements." Employees harmed by these agreements can sue for actual damages, punitive damages, and legal fees in federal court, while the Federal Trade Commission can also enforce the law. This directly affects workers by preventing employer agreements that limit job opportunities and competition for their services.