This podcast episode delves into non-compete agreements (NCAs), examining their use, impact on workers, historical context, and alternatives. The speakers discuss the potential benefits of NCAs for employers, but also emphasize concerns about their negative consequences for employees, including stifled competition, limited opportunities, and unfair power dynamics. They highlight cases where NCAs have been successfully enforced, even in cases where both parties were on equal footing. Additionally, they delve into the historical roots of NCAs, tracing their evolution from 15th-century apprentice agreements to modern-day employment contracts.
