There should be a phone number you can call that basically tells you the answer as to whether you should apply for a job and ignore the non-compete. It could ju

There should be a phone number you can call that basically tells you the answer as to whether you should apply for a job and ignore the non-compete. It could just be a pre-recorded message saying "Yes". No state is going to want to protect monopolies over the employability of its citizens. No one wants you to become dependent on the government dole. The vast majority of non-competes are unenforceable. If you're unlucky enough to actually be in an enforceable one, the chances are you already have a relationship with a lawyer. Seriously, why do employees worry about this.