The End Employer Collusion Act would ban agreements between employers that prevent them from hiring or recruiting each other's employees or former employees. The bill applies to all types of employment arrangements, including franchise agreements and contractor-subcontractor relationships. Workers harmed by such agreements could sue employers directly for actual damages, punitive damages, and legal fees, while the Federal Trade Commission would also have authority to enforce the law using its standard enforcement powers. The legislation does not specify any particular funding amounts or implementation timeline. The bill targets what sponsors view as anticompetitive practices that limit workers' job mobility and bargaining power by preventing employers from poaching talent from competitors.
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