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Contracts generally have a clause that indicates which state's laws they follow. If you go to work for Microsoft, your non-compete will say that the contract is
by jeffreymcmanus 15y ago
Contracts generally have a clause that indicates which state's laws they follow. If you go to work for Microsoft, your non-compete will say that the contract is enforceable under the laws of the state of Washington. You can't escape it by vacationing in California or even by taking a job there.
- tzs 15y agoIf you have a non-compete with Microsoft, and the terms of the non-compete say Washington law is to be used, and you take a job in California, and Microsoft sues in California, California's strong policy against non-competes will apply. Those parts of the Microsoft contract will be treated as void by the California court. Whatever remains will be interpreted using Washington law as construed by the California court.