Someone I know recently started a lower level tech support job and he asked me about a non-compete he had to sign. I couldn't believe it! People just starting

Someone I know recently started a lower level tech support job and he asked me about a non-compete he had to sign. I couldn't believe it! People just starting out in lower level positions have no bargaining power so they have no choice but to sign these or they won't get the job. These companies are just screwing themselves because once these new non-competes begin to harm lower level employees then the laws will be changed so these agreements are invalid.