> The former is a much broader claim and potentially includes anything independent of work as well, and is the red flag that should give any prospective employe

> The former is a much broader claim and potentially includes anything independent of work as well, and is the red flag that should give any prospective employee pause. I read it as the former, and it did give me pause, but my union said, that is to be expected and I pay them money to complain on my behalf, so ... The thing you mention about potentially violating working hour regulations makes sense. I should also note that I don't have a none-compete. When I quit I can immediately start at any competing consultancy or even client. It's not all bad