WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order requiring Guardian Service Industries, Inc., a major building services contractor, to terminate its use of no-hire agreements. These agreements have faced scrutiny for allegedly limiting employees’ job mobility and suppressing their ability to negotiate improved wages and benefits.
According to the FTC’s complaint, filed in December 2024, Guardian’s no-hire agreements prevented building owners and competing service contractors from hiring Guardian employees, which include critical personnel such as custodians, maintenance technicians, and concierge staff. The FTC argued these restrictions hindered workers’ ability to seek better opportunities and created a negative impact on wages and working conditions.
Under the finalized consent order, Guardian is prohibited from enforcing or entering into no-hire agreements in any form. Additionally, the company is barred from communicating with customers or potential clients about the existence of such agreements concerning its employees.
This action aims to promote fair competition in the building services industry and protect the rights of workers.
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