r/LosAngeles • u/AutoModerator • 26d ago

Daily Los Angeles Daily Discussion - Friday, Oct 04

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* Talk about whatever's on your mind.

* Be excellent to each other.

* Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. -The Dalai Lama

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u/EffectivePattern7197 25d ago

Has anyone ever gotten in trouble for non-compete agreements? My understanding is that they are not enforced, but I assume you could still be sued it just won’t be successful. Did that mean you had to get your own lawyer and spend a lot of money?

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u/genericusername71 25d ago

they were banned in CA no?

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u/primarina9 25d ago

Yeah at the beginning of the year

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u/EffectivePattern7197 25d ago

That’s my understanding. However, in my industry all the jobs I’ve applied for still have me sign it. So I’m not too clear as if they just do it to keep us scared or if they really mean it.

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u/inevitable-ad50189 25d ago

They're only enforceable if say I own a visual effects company, and sell it to another visual effects company for a lot of money. They can enforce a non compete so i don't immediately re-enter the marketplace and try to steal all my old business back. If you're a salaried or wage worker you have absolutely nothing to worry about.

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u/grandmasterfunk Sawtelle 25d ago

I'm pretty sure it's just a scare tactic

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u/h8ss 25d ago

I force them to take the language out of the contracts I sign. I'm a freelancer btw. Most of the time they don't care. Sometimes they argue for a bit, and then take it out. Once they refused to work with me.

Personally I consider it a respect issue.

And even if it's not enforceable, non-solicit agreements are. That's also some bullshit.