A NonCompete Agreement is a contract that in essence interferes with a person's right to work where they want and for whomever they want. Noncompete agreements are contracts between an employer and an employee that are typically signed at the start of their business relationship.A noncompetition (or noncompete) clause is a legally binding provision that ensures a seller won't compete with a buyer postacquisition. Compete agreement is a contract where an employee agrees not to compete with an employer after the employment period is over. On April 23, 2024, the US Federal Trade Commission voted 32 to finalize and promulgate a rule banning most noncompete clauses in employeremployee contracts. Using a onesizefitsall approach. Compete that is good for one business or industry could be ill illsuited for another. The Federal Trade Commission yesterday banned noncompete agreements for most U.S. workers, saying that they stifle wages. "They won't fire me. They want me to sign an NCA to stop me from joining a competitor and taking business with me.