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How many of those companies fall under nebulous non-compete clauses? How many of the companies have anti-poaching agreements under the table?

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Probably none. It's illegal in the US and after what happened between Apple and Google's anti-poaching agreement, I think Silicon Valley has stopped. I haven't heard about any in a long time.

Sure, just move to California where non-compete agreements aren't enforced

Wouldn't the previous employer in the previous state still be able to sue you in their state (as your old employment contract specifies that any disputes will be resolved in the courts of that previous state)?

Don't let previous employer know where you're working.

Your new employer will call your current employer when they do background checks, and will receive a legal threat about poaching in response.

Your new employer will also ask whether you currently have active non-competes against you, and may think twice before extending you an offer.

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