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It might be "unenforceable" in a court of law but the other company still dropped her like a hot potato, so it's pretty practically enforceable.
by frandroid 11y ago
It might be "unenforceable" in a court of law but the other company still dropped her like a hot potato, so it's pretty practically enforceable.
- srussellkraft 11y agoexactly - even the slightest threat of enforcement can have a chilling effect on employees, who are usually not in a position of power (to negotiate, go to court, risk their livelihood etc)
- ghaff 11y agoThat's the big thing. When I worked for a small company, if someone came along who had even the most remotely relevant non-compete, the conversation was pretty much over. It was one of the first things we asked before beginning any serious discussion. Just too much potential for cost and risk. Their were also firms in more or less the same industry who were known for having non-competes that basically said, you couldn't do the same job for a year with any competitor. I know at least one person who wanted to go out on his own and he took a year off rather than trying to fight it.