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Re:Idaho has made it easier for companies to enforce noncomp... by slaymaker1907 on Saturday July 15, 2017 @10:57PM (#14780239)
It's often not legal to require it after the fact as a requirement for continued employment since it is not a valid contract unless both parties receive something of value. I believe this is termed as consideration in contract law.
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Re:Idaho has made it easier for companies to enforce noncomp... by skrap on Sunday July 16, 2017 @09:45AM (#14781940)
I believe in this case that "continued employment" is considered to be the benefit derived by the employee. Meaning "sign this or we will terminate you" is basically an ok thing to say, at least in some states.
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