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The Misuse of Non-Compete Agreements
29:37 - 40:38 (11:01)
Non-compete agreements are being used to restrict the labor market for average employees rather than executives. This is unfair, and in some cases, unethical, as employees making $14 an hour are being forced to sign these agreements that tie them down to their current employer, in turn hurting their potential for higher pay or better job opportunities.
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Non-compete agreements are affecting low-wage workers, with the average person in the United States working under a non-compete being an hourly worker making $14 an hour, according to a Huffington Post report.
29:37 - 32:14 (02:37)
Summary
Non-compete agreements are affecting low-wage workers, with the average person in the United States working under a non-compete being an hourly worker making $14 an hour, according to a Huffington Post report. Many of these agreements are slipped into paperwork without proper explanation, leaving workers without employment options in their field.
ChapterThe Misuse of Non-Compete Agreements
EpisodeNoncompete Agreements, Come On
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The use of non-compete clauses to prevent low wage workers from working for competitors is discussed.
32:14 - 33:34 (01:20)
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The use of non-compete clauses to prevent low wage workers from working for competitors is discussed. John Hodgman’s love for making breakfast sandwiches and working occasionally for free is mentioned.
ChapterThe Misuse of Non-Compete Agreements
EpisodeNoncompete Agreements, Come On
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This episode discusses the negative impact of non-compete agreements (NCAs) on workers' wages and the job market.
33:34 - 37:53 (04:18)
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This episode discusses the negative impact of non-compete agreements (NCAs) on workers' wages and the job market. It also highlights the ongoing efforts to eliminate NCAs to generate new job opportunities and raise wages.
ChapterThe Misuse of Non-Compete Agreements
EpisodeNoncompete Agreements, Come On
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Non-compete agreements have a negative impact on not only the careers of the employees but also the competitiveness of the companies.
37:53 - 40:38 (02:45)
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Non-compete agreements have a negative impact on not only the careers of the employees but also the competitiveness of the companies. In the medical industry, hospitals hoarding medical talent by enforcing non-competes can lead to stagnation and decreased quality of care.