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FTC Finalizes Consent Order Requiring Adamas to Stop Enforcing No-Hire Agreements

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Key takeaways

  • The Federal Trade Commission finalized a consent order involving Adamas Amenity Services LLC (Adamas).
  • The consent order requires Adamas and its affiliated businesses to cease enforcing no-hire agreements.
  • The FTC said the action aims to free American workers from labor practices that limit wage and job growth.
  • The FTC published a press release with a link to the full announcement.

Follow Up Questions

What is a "no-hire agreement" and how does it typically affect workers and wages?Expand

A “no‑hire” (or “no‑poach”) agreement is a contract term between firms not to solicit or hire each other’s employees. Economists and antitrust agencies say such agreements reduce worker mobility and competition for labor, which tends to suppress wages, reduce bargaining leverage, and limit career opportunities.

Which specific Adamas-affiliated businesses are covered by the consent order?Expand

The FTC’s order covers Adamas Amenity Services LLC and affiliated entities named in the FTC case: Adamas Building Services LLC; Adamas Concierge LLC; Adamas Parking Services LLC; and Adamas Security LLC (all Adamas affiliates listed by the FTC).

What exact prohibitions and requirements are included in the consent order?Expand

The final consent order requires Adamas and its affiliates to immediately stop enforcing all no‑hire agreements and to notify affected customers and employees that prior no‑hire agreements are null and void. The order also contains additional provisions including a ten‑year compliance program and monitoring obligations (FTC summary and press release describe these principal terms; the Decision & Order and Agreement contain the full, detailed obligations).

Does the consent order include monitoring, reporting requirements, or penalties for noncompliance?Expand

Yes. The FTC said the order “employs robust compliance and monitoring obligations over the ten‑year term.” The press release and case page describe monitoring/compliance obligations; the Decision & Order (linked on the FTC case page) contains the specific reporting, recordkeeping and enforcement provisions.

What evidence or legal findings did the FTC cite as the basis for this consent order?Expand

The FTC’s public materials say the agency alleged Adamas used anticompetitive no‑hire agreements that restricted building owners/management companies in New Jersey and New York City from hiring Adamas workers without a significant penalty, and that those agreements limited workers’ ability to negotiate higher wages, benefits, and conditions. The Complaint and the FTC’s Analysis of the Agreement (available on the FTC/legal library and Federal Register entries) set out the agency’s factual allegations and legal theory.

Where can I read the full text of the FTC press release and the consent order?Expand

Full FTC press release, the Complaint, and the final Decision & Order and Agreement are posted on the FTC case page for “Adamas” (FTC legal‑library). The press release is here: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/02/ftc-finalizes-consent-order-adamas-no-hire-agreement-matter. The case docket page with links to the Complaint, Decision & Order, and Agreement is here: https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings/adamas

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