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This would make things interesting. I kind of want to see what would happen if states passed laws saying that all non-compete clauses contained an implicit agr

This would make things interesting. I kind of want to see what would happen if states passed laws saying that all non-compete clauses contained an implicit agreement that the employee be paid their entire salary (including bonuses) for the pro-rated duration of the non-compete and that such clauses can be triggered by either party. We all know the value of a non-compete clause is $0 for most employees. Hell, they are probably most effective at bullying unproductive workers who hate their jobs into staying on too long, thus might actually be a net negative for employers.

willcipriano 4y ago
The best part would be the rapid "Oh no, we don't need you on a non-compete anymore" throughout the state the day after the law passed. All of sudden how to fold sheets the Ramada way isn't a highly confidential trade secret.
- bumby 4y ago
  >The best part would be the rapid "Oh no, we don't need you on a non-compete anymore" I've witnessed this on the other end. Someone was being pressured to engage in sales that would violate her non-compete that was openly discussed during the hiring phase. When she essentially said, "Sure, I have no problem breaking it as long as you put it in writing that you'll cover any legal fees" suddenly the new employer didn't think sales in that region were quite as important.