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Now, if Washington state would only ban noncompetes like California... Until more states ban noncompete contracts, I'll be staying in California.

• scott_karana 11y ago
  You realize that you could, you know, get a Seattle job that didn't have a non-compete?
  • hwstar 11y ago
    Maybe if you beat the bushes hard enough. The companies offering positions without non-competes are going to be rare as the employers labour law council will include it if they can get away with it. It will also very likely be non-negotiable and the documents you get on your first day of employment will be offered up as "sign or be fired". It's much better for the employee if there is legislation prohibiting non-competes as you can choose any employer to work for.
    • scott_karana 11y ago
      I agree. Legislation is just one step, and refusing to take jobs with non-competes is another. Unions or advocacy groups are a potential third, too.