Why I Don't Sign Non-Competes

Re:Why I Don't Sign Non-Competes by ryandrake on Wednesday March 21, 2018 @02:11PM (#16640831)

...illegal, but with a loophole you can drive a truck through: if the employer thinks your project is close enough to what they do (or might one day do) it’s theirs. Beware!

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Re:Why I Don't Sign Non-Competes by s73v3r_ on Wednesday March 21, 2018 @02:18PM (#16640914)

But they have to prove this to a judge. The onus is now on them to prove that the thing is related enough to keep you from feeding your family.

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Re:Why I Don't Sign Non-Competes by ryandrake on Wednesday March 21, 2018 @03:39PM (#16641561)

I agree, but it’s you vs 500 lawyers. The company can afford litigation, can you?

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Re:Why I Don't Sign Non-Competes by s73v3r_ on Wednesday March 21, 2018 @03:44PM (#16641611)

Again, that loophole you cited is nowhere near as large as you think it is. Otherwise it would constantly be used.

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