The idea that they need non-competes to retain talent should still set off some alarms that maybe companies aren't paying market rate salaries. Most people don

The idea that they need non-competes to retain talent should still set off some alarms that maybe companies aren't paying market rate salaries. Most people don't leave a company for less money and no other benefits, and there's nothing wrong with employees being lured away for more pay. That's how it's supposed to work.