The penalty for violating the wage-fixing and no-poaching provisions includes imprisonment for up to 14 years, and/or a fine to be set at the discretion of the court.
That's a hefty sentence. You love to see it.
this post was submitted on 23 Jun 2023
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I will buy a bottle of champagne for the first time this gets enforced. Hopefully it isn't vinegar by the time I crack it :p
The pessimist in me says to plant some grapes, but here is hoping!
I don't see prison time actually being handed out much for this. Any big corporation that does this will also have insulated themselves from liability. Best case scenario, they nominate some fall guy and the execs get off scot-free.
This is amazing news!
When I joined my current company I signed a non-compete which doesn't allow me to work for a direct competitor for five years. Are these straight up non-enforcible? Or is the definition of "competitor" very narrow?
The article explains that this only applies to reciprocal agreements between two or more employers.
This means if it’s just your employer asking it if you, the provision wouldn’t apply. However, if the employers in your industry collude to all require similar non-competes, it sounds like that would come under the provision.
Most non-competes are unenforceable for ordinary employees. Essentially if it would deprive you of your livelihood, it’s a no-go. But please check with an employment lawyer.
Great article. Thanks for posting