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Yes. I've started to wonder whether there is anyplace in the US that has both (a) California-style restrictions on non-compete clauses in employment contracts
by ScottBurson 10y ago
Yes. I've started to wonder whether there is anyplace in the US that has both (a) California-style restrictions on non-compete clauses in employment contracts and (b) a Land Value Tax [0] as its primary local tax (not necessarily excluding a state income tax). Since the LVT is not widely used, it looks like the answer is probably No.
I think anyplace that wants to attract tech companies should enact both of these things. (Of course, they won't suffice if there's no other reason to move there.)
[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-compete_clause#California https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-compete_clause#California
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_value_tax https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_value_tax
- gozur88 10y agoSince Pennsylvania is the only state with an LVT it should be pretty easy to ascertain whether or not it fits your conditions.
- ScottBurson 10y agoHyattsville, MD also has an LVT; but it seems that neither state outlaws (most) non-competes.
- ckluis 10y agoIf Florida would get better about non-complete clauses it would be ideal. Beach, sales tax base via tourists, no income tax. Alas… it has fairly strong non-complete compliance.
- seanp2k2 10y agoAnd hurricanes which require occasional abandonment of all your property to save your life. No thanks.
- shawndumas 10y agoand giant flying cockroaches
- hilop 10y agoThat affects a small fraction of people. Do you prefer tornadoes, blizzards, or earthquakes?
- gwern 10y agoIronically, Henry George came up with the land tax because of his experiences in the Bay Area as a journalist. And the situation has only gotten worse since.