Re:Idaho has made it easier for companies to enforce noncomp...
by ghaff on Saturday July 15, 2017 @09:40AM
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No. They actually don't. There are a number of limitations that companies may put in employment agreements including non-solicitation, NDAs, etc. that most people think are reasonable. The issue with non-competes is that many, including myself, think they're a bridge too far absent appropriate agreed-to compensation in most cases.
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Re:Idaho has made it easier for companies to enforce noncomp...
by tcbawo on Saturday July 15, 2017 @10:44AM
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The burden of interpeting what defines competition usually falls on the courts. Most cases are favorable to a former employee when their livelihood is at stake.
Re:Idaho has made it easier for companies to enforce noncomp...
by ghaff on Saturday July 15, 2017 @12:33PM
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That may (or may not) be true. But in my experience, at least some percentage of people bound by non-competes elect to just be on the beach rather than going the legal route. Some companies have a reputation for consistently litigating these.
In addition, even if the employee/ex-employee is willing to risk it, lots of potential new employers aren't. I worked for a small firm for a number of years and we wouldn't even entertain having discussions with someone if they were bound by any remotely relevant non-compete.