The following statement is attributed to Kate Tummarello, Executive Director of Engine, regarding last week’s introduction of the Workforce Mobility Act:
Statement:
“Engine is proud to support the Workforce Mobility Act, legislation that would give workers the opportunity to launch their own competitive startups without being hindered by non-compete agreements. This legislation would spur startup formation across the country by removing barriers to entry that serve to stifle innovation and entrepreneurship.”
Background:
The bipartisan legislation from Reps. Scott Peters (D-Calif.), Mike Gallagher (R-Wisc.), Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.), and Peter Meijer (R-Mich.) would improve startup growth across the country and lead to the creation of more innovative and exciting startups by limiting the use and abuse of non-compete agreements. The use of non-competes hampers startup growth and undermines the very concept of entrepreneurship by restricting talented Americans from starting their own innovative companies. They are unnecessary for protecting intellectual property, and they prevent startups from hiring the talent they need to grow and succeed.
