Non-compete clause
I'm currently a working individual, and is recently gotten possible opportunities with companies that are in the same industry as I am currently working in. I'm just wondering what is the implications of a non-compete clause?? I've googled it and it seems that in Canada, the non-compete clause only works in extreme situations such as stealing proprietary formula or taking a copy of the company's client list with you. Most of the time, it does not seem to apply because of the fact that you can't make a "reasonable living" if the non-compete clause is enforced. I believe this is especially true for professionals because after a while, they become familiar with the industry and gain contacts through networking opportunities, and also it will be hard for the individual to switch to a completely different industry!
So my question becomes, why is most non-compete clauses pretty generic?
Mines is a little difficult to understand (probably the case with most legal writing), that in the same long sentence (almost a paragraph in length) it mentions both 6 months and 12 months post-termination.
I'm just looking for some advice as I am currently unhappy with my current company and is looking to move on. But it's hard to do since if the non-compete clause applies, then I can't work in the same industry for at least 6 months post-termination. But I assume this is arguable in a court of law as I cannot make a "reasonable living" if that's the case.
So my question becomes, why is most non-compete clauses pretty generic?
Mines is a little difficult to understand (probably the case with most legal writing), that in the same long sentence (almost a paragraph in length) it mentions both 6 months and 12 months post-termination.
I'm just looking for some advice as I am currently unhappy with my current company and is looking to move on. But it's hard to do since if the non-compete clause applies, then I can't work in the same industry for at least 6 months post-termination. But I assume this is arguable in a court of law as I cannot make a "reasonable living" if that's the case.