Federal Register #File No. 251 0011

FTC Proposed Consent Agreement with Rollins, Inc. on Non-Compete Practices

This notice announces the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) request for public comment on a proposed consent agreement with Rollins, Inc., a major pest-control company. - Government Buyer: - Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Office of the Secretary - OEMs and Vendors: - Rollins, Inc. (parent company of Orkin and other pest-control brands) - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory action, not a procurement - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The proposed order addresses Rollins' use of Non-Compete Agreements with employees, which the FTC alleges restrict worker mobility and harm competition - Rollins would be prohibited from entering into, maintaining, or enforcing Non-Compete Agreements against most employees, except certain senior leaders with access to competitively sensitive information - Rollins must provide clear written notice to affected employees about their rights to compete and solicit customers - The order is proposed to be in effect for ten years, subject to final FTC approval - Place of Performance/Relevant Locations: - FTC Office of the Secretary, Washington, DC (contracting office) - Rollins, Inc. headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia - Rollins operates over 700 locations with over 18,000 U.S.-based employees

Description

This notice pertains to a proposed consent agreement involving Rollins, Inc., one of the largest pest-control companies in the United States, and the Federal Trade Commission. The agreement addresses alleged violations of Federal law prohibiting unfair methods of competition related to Rollins' use and enforcement of Non-Compete Agreements with its employees. The complaint alleges these agreements restrict employee mobility and competition in the pest-control industry, affecting wages, benefits, and business formation. The proposed order seeks to prohibit Rollins from entering into or enforcing such Non-Compete Agreements against most employees and requires clear notice to employees about their rights to compete and solicit customers.

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