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tulipsandroses

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7. There will probably still be clauses that one has to sign regarding trade secrets, but

Reply to jimfields33 (Reply #4)

Sat Jul 10, 2021, 01:35 AM

Jul 2021

this is more about restoring workers' rights.
Getting fired or laid off does not nullify these contracts. If the company fires you, you still are not allowed to work for a competitor within a certain radius.

There are stories of people who pursued their dreams of opening their own businesses and were crushed by their former employers who sued them. From barbers to physicians.

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Yesss! Biden Admin working to help working class people -Ban on non compete clauses [View all] tulipsandroses Jul 2021 OP

I think there needs to be something that says you cannot discuss jimfields33 Jul 2021 #1

Well thats what it used to be, now its just a chain around workers' necks tulipsandroses Jul 2021 #3

I definitely don't think clients going "with you" should be banned. jimfields33 Jul 2021 #4

If you're high up enough at Apple that you know Mr.Bill Jul 2021 #6

There will probably still be clauses that one has to sign regarding trade secrets, but tulipsandroses Jul 2021 #7

That's what patents and copyrights are for. Mr.Bill Jul 2021 #5

The restriction on non-competes is a good move LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2021 #2