Zeus-cat
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I had to sign one when I worked as an engineer. Essentially, in order to get the job you have to agree not to go work for a competitor for a period of time after you leave the company. Usually the period is 2 years or less.
I just read an article that companies are using these agreements in part to keep wages down. That seems like a valid claim because if you can't work in your field for 2 years it is tough to leave a job no matter how badly you want to get out.
This topic was discussed on a call-in radio show months ago, but I never got around to posting it until today. These agreements aren't being used just for engineers and other professionals. Employees as diverse as sandwich makers, yoga instructors, camp counselors, janitors and even landscapers (literally the guys hauling dirt around your yard) are being required to sign these agreements.
Did you ever have to sign one?
I just read an article that companies are using these agreements in part to keep wages down. That seems like a valid claim because if you can't work in your field for 2 years it is tough to leave a job no matter how badly you want to get out.
This topic was discussed on a call-in radio show months ago, but I never got around to posting it until today. These agreements aren't being used just for engineers and other professionals. Employees as diverse as sandwich makers, yoga instructors, camp counselors, janitors and even landscapers (literally the guys hauling dirt around your yard) are being required to sign these agreements.
Did you ever have to sign one?