Oh Meta 100% has some sort of non-compete in writing, especially after his lawsuit with Bethesda when he left Id to work at Oculus[1].
[1] https://www.pcgamer.com/zenimax-accuses-john-carmack-of-thef...
[1] https://www.pcgamer.com/zenimax-accuses-john-carmack-of-thef...
> California employers can sidestep non-competes in the following instances:
> EXCEPTION 1: If the employee sells business goodwill
> EXCEPTION 2: If the owner sells his or her business interests
> EXCEPTION 3: If the owner sells all operating and goodwill assets
> Upon the business’ dissolution, a member of the company may agree to a non-compete if operating a similar business in the geographic area. Goodwill is the company’s name and brand reputation. Employees with stock options are not considered company owners for purposes of non-competition agreements.