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Originally Posted by Barnes
I have one of these. It is my understanding that no one has successfully enforced a non competition clause. At least, last time I briefly looked into it.
I do know that they are not legal in some places like California. Some companies will enter into informal agreements not to poach like Apple and Google.
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They are fully enforceable and have been enforced in many places so long as they are not found oppressive. Different states have different standards, but even california allows them in a limited number of contexts.
This is a pretty good overview of the issues a court will likely consider.
http://labor-employment-law.lawyers....ts.html?page=2