The End Employer Collusion Act would ban agreements between two or more employers that prevent them from hiring each other's workers or recruiting employees from competing companies. The law would apply to all types of employer arrangements, including franchise agreements and contractor relationships. Workers harmed by such agreements could sue employers directly for actual damages, punitive damages, and attorney's fees, while the Federal Trade Commission would also have authority to enforce the ban using the same tools available under existing competition law. The bill targets no-poach agreements, which critics argue limit worker mobility and suppress wages by reducing job opportunities. Senators Cory Booker and Elizabeth Warren introduced this legislation in July 2023, though the bill includes no specific funding or implementation timeline.
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