What about good references? What about "Okay, we understand, but we'll gladly have you back (with a signing bonus) when this blows over?" A court order doesn't

What about good references? What about "Okay, we understand, but we'll gladly have you back (with a signing bonus) when this blows over?" A court order doesn't extend to Apple being required to be a dick to its ex-employees. (And yeah, if any of you folks want a job, there are a zillion people on HN happy to talk, I'm sure)