What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? OR
I have been offered a manger position in Portland OR, included with the written offer is a non-compete agreement. The agreement stipulates that whether voluntary or involuntary separation of employment I would not be able to work in the same industry for 1 year. Additional, I would not be allowed to seek employment with a competitor while employed or for the 1 year after separation of employment.
This sounds absurd, is this agreement even legal. I understand signing a confidentiality agreement but a non-compete. I feel that not being able to work for 1 year after separation of employment or not able to change employers should I so desire is ridiculous.
Is it reasonable that I ask them to remove the non-compete from the offer or should I ask for a 1-year severance package for the total sum of 1 year’s salary?
Thanks for the help
I have been offered a manger position in Portland OR, included with the written offer is a non-compete agreement. The agreement stipulates that whether voluntary or involuntary separation of employment I would not be able to work in the same industry for 1 year. Additional, I would not be allowed to seek employment with a competitor while employed or for the 1 year after separation of employment.
This sounds absurd, is this agreement even legal. I understand signing a confidentiality agreement but a non-compete. I feel that not being able to work for 1 year after separation of employment or not able to change employers should I so desire is ridiculous.
Is it reasonable that I ask them to remove the non-compete from the offer or should I ask for a 1-year severance package for the total sum of 1 year’s salary?
Thanks for the help
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