It's not a fair negotiating position. If a company wants everyone on a non-compete, they'll be able to do so without providing any benefit for almost all employ

It's not a fair negotiating position. If a company wants everyone on a non-compete, they'll be able to do so without providing any benefit for almost all employees. I've had a company try and add a non-compete to a contract. They're generally not valid where I live, but it is always a hassle between having rights and getting that right. So I crossed it out of the contract (legal thing to do). That was a first for that HR, but it was accepted. Note: talking in general. There might be exceptions in certain situations. E.g. CEO/strategic level functions or in case the salary is continued for the length of the non-compete period in case of not being able to find work (Belgium law ensures half of the salary).