>since it limits their options and makes it harder to jump ship. A confidentiality agreement does not provide the same limitations -- it doesn't prevent the emp

>since it limits their options and makes it harder to jump ship. A confidentiality agreement does not provide the same limitations -- it doesn't prevent the employee from quitting and getting a new job. Exactly. It's purely a mechanism for interfering with the natural function of the job market to artificially keep wages down. I should have said "makes legitimate/ethical sense". This kind of behavior is not legitimate, it should not be legal to make these agreements a condition of employment anymore then making being white can be.