- Jurisdiction
- California
I live in California and have been speaking with a company whose headquarters are located out of the state. I was surprised when they told me that in addition to a non-disclosure agreement that they wanted me to sign as a condition of employment, they also wanted me to sign a non-compete. This is because I would be in a sales job and they didn't want me to leave and work for a competitor, have some of their leads in my memory or possibly on a separate list, etc. While I understand part of their concern, I am also worried about what I'd do if this didn't work out and be unable to find another job nearby near my industry. I also heard that non-compete agreements may not be allowed if the employee is in the state of California? What if they wanted to make me an independent contractor - would that change anything? I appreciate any help you can provide!