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Often times you are not informed about non-compete until your first day of work unless you know to explicitly ask about it. They have you over the barrel at tha
by not_the_fda 4y ago
Often times you are not informed about non-compete until your first day of work unless you know to explicitly ask about it. They have you over the barrel at that point.
I once took a job at a design service company. Asked about any non-competes and invention stuff. Said there wasn't any verbally. I get there and they have this draconian non-compete that you can't work for any other design services, start your own design service, or work for any of their clients for five years.
- dmlerner 4y agoHow are you not informed in advance? Every job I've had, there's a contract I sign in advance with all terms, and no addendum on day one. I'd think you could refuse to sign an addendum, and even sue for promissory estoppel if they fire you for not signing.
- not_the_fda 4y agoDepends on state law. In "at will" to work states they can terminate you for anything.
- short_sells_poo 4y agoYes, a lawsuit aimed at a big corporation will be surely at the fingertips of everyone who is forced by circumstances to sign such clauses. Let's be real, most people will sign whatever is presented to them on day 1 of their new employment because they need money now. They could refuse to sign, in which case they will be shown the door and encouraged to seek opportunities elsewhere. That in 4 years time they might've won a legal battle they can't afford is little consolation when they won't be able to make rent now. Nevermind that once they are in a legal battle, they'll have great difficulty being hired again. Please don't take offense, but the level of disconnect shown on HN from the prospects and struggles of an average person is sometimes staggering.