I just found out that a manufacturing company in MD is forcing their employees to sign a non-compete, limiting their job opportunities when they leave the company, either on their own or otherwise. I think that's complete BS. I mean, maybe for some higher level positions, or sales roles where you have stiff competition and could easily transition into a sales role in another industry, but these are for very specialized positions (Industrial Maintenance) where they go to a 2yr trade school to learn the job. Does anyone have any experience pushing back on these? It sounds like it's legal in MD, although recently they have been restricting their use. Again, I just think it's complete BS.