Massachusetts gives workers new protections against noncompete clauses

Re:Massachusetts gives workers new protections against nonco... by dunpeal on Tuesday August 21, 2018 @02:09PM (#17812174)

50% is a huge paycut. Most people won't voluntarily accept that, so it's hardly an adequate protection.

For what it's worth, in states that do require compensation for non-competes, that compensation is typically about the same as the base salary, i.e. at or close to 100%.

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Re:Massachusetts gives workers new protections against nonco... by bhandziuk on Tuesday August 21, 2018 @03:44PM (#17813030)

But it is a heck of a lot of money if you want to get a job in another sector for a period of time.

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Re:Massachusetts gives workers new protections against nonco... by r00fus on Wednesday August 22, 2018 @12:35AM (#17816327)

Exactly. Setup a consultancy and go do stuff that's out of your non-compete zone.

Or just chill and take time off / spend with family. Maybe see the world?

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Re:Massachusetts gives workers new protections against nonco... by bluecalm on Tuesday August 21, 2018 @06:39PM (#17814492)

It's a huge pay cut but you're not working. You have tons of time to do something else while collecting money. It's a very sweet deal.

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