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Don't non-compete clauses make employment a form of serfdom in a way?

• ghaff 9y ago
  No. They actually don't. There are a number of limitations that companies may put in employment agreements including non-solicitation, NDAs, etc. that most people think are reasonable. The issue with non-competes is that many, including myself, think they're a bridge too far absent appropriate agreed-to compensation in most cases.
  • tcbawo 9y ago
    The burden of interpeting what defines competition usually falls on the courts. Most cases are favorable to a former employee when their livelihood is at stake.
    • ghaff 9y ago
      That may (or may not) be true. But in my experience, at least some percentage of people bound by non-competes elect to just be on the beach rather than going the legal route. Some companies have a reputation for consistently litigating these. In addition, even if the employee/ex-employee is willing to risk it, lots of potential new employers aren't. I worked for a small firm for a number of years and we wouldn't even entertain having discussions with someone if they were bound by any remotely relevant non-compete.