Senators propose near-total ban on worker noncompete agreements

A noncompete ban has served Silicon Valley well. Should it apply nationwide?

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[dhughes]

How did noncompete agreements ever become acceptable in the first place? They seem like a pretty blatant symptom of unequal bargaining power. "Sure, I'll give you control over myself for two years after I stop working for you!"

Do other countries also allow noncompete agreements or is this another case of "American exceptionalism"?

In Norway, the norm is that the (ex)employer pays salary for the non-compete period. This of course means that the period are kept short, and only used when there is a real need for them.

That's a fantastic way to do it.