In my contract, I see a non-compete for 18 months. I’m assuming this is uncompensated? For those on the business side, how does this limit your ability to hunt for other jobs? I feel like business unit people tend to stay product/topic relevant when switching companies so I’m curious how they adapt with the non-compete.
IANAL but striking that clause and then signing would be fun to try. I assume you're in Washington, which is too bad. California makes non-compete clauses unenforceable.
Sign/date the striked portion and state why you striked it out. Don’t forget to keep a copy of this document before you send it back
BTW, yes this is usually an uncompensated period and would essentially force you to seek work outside of your industry, which is viewed by many as punitive and counter-productive to supporting industry level mind-share and collective advancement of technology
It’s also not usually enforced by amazon unless you’re relatively high up and leave like an asshole
AFAIK Amazon had no success with it. Do not sign online, strike it out on paper
Its completely online now so striking out is not an option
Jesus Christ, fuck Amazon
Amazon doesn’t always play nice, but it looks like this guy ended up okay: https://www.cnbc.com/2017/06/21/amazon-drops-non-compete-suit-against-employee-who-left-for-smartsheet.html
Move to CA for next job..
It says "certain employment opportunities "...so, you can win lawsuit in CA.
Take it to an attorney for review. It means you cannot work within industry or for competitors of AMZN, which basically means the entire world. Non-competes have come under a lot of scrutiny lately because they inhibit free markets and portability of skills, ability to pursue career free from shackles. Many states classed as ‘right to work’ have laws that make these clauses very difficult to ultimately enforce, however hiring companies tend to shy away from hiring employees with non-competes because of risk to litigation expense. It should stipulate specific restrictions. I have a friend who was obligated by a non-compete, and the resulting arrangement was that both companies paid him $200K to sit out for a year, including carrying insurance, etc....so there is a way to negotiate to your benefit