> Even in California, in limited circumstances they [noncompetes] are allowed. The circumstances are extremely limited [0]. In fact, California law says it's

> Even in California, in limited circumstances they [noncompetes] are allowed. The circumstances are extremely limited [0]. In fact, California law says it's an unfair business practice even to require an employee to sign a noncompete, which could result in civil liability for damages [1]. [0] See, e.g., https://www.venable.com/enforcing-non-compete-provisions-in-california-01-13-2012/ https://www.venable.com/enforcing-non-compete-provisions-in-... [1] See, e.g., https://www.dorsey.com/newsresources/publications/2012/07/noncompete-provisions-in-california-unenforceabl__ https://www.dorsey.com/newsresources/publications/2012/07/no...