Ep. 177 Workers: a non-compete clause should give you pause

Ep. 177 Workers: a non-compete clause should give you pause

December 19, 2025 · 33 min · Episode 177

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The episode discusses the implications of non-compete clauses in job contracts and their impact on workers' pay and job mobility.

What if a single clause in your job contract could quietly shape how much you are able to get paid -- after you leave that job? And what if that same contract clause ends up limiting the places you can move for a job? Today, the hidden power of the non-compete clause. New research from Matt Johnson, professor at the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University and co-authors gives insight into what the practice actually costs workers.

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