I think it's unfair to basically cut someone off at the legs while they try to earn a living in the same field. If it's what the former employee does for a living so be it, let em work for or start their own business.
I have emailed my representatives to try and gin up support for this bill. I urge yall to help the millions out there to email yours as well. If you're a business owner afraid of competition, I'd have to say you're not very confident in your business model.
How about helping American workers by ending OPT and H-1B?
Some companies try a lifetime, worldwide ban. Not enforceable (but some have been upheld)
In most cases, it’s 6 months in a very limited geographic is enforceable
Non-competes are already narrowly construed and almost never enforced as is. How much does this actually do? Mostly, they are a negotiating tactic.