[Rizz]

How would an employer react if the roles were reversed, i.e. the employer can't hire another programmer for two years if you, a programmer, leave? Ridiculous of course, which shows why it is just as ridiculous for an employee to have to agree to a non-compete.

[ttmb]

Something like this reversal is actually the law in some countries. An employer cannot hire someone else for your position for some period of time if they "lay you off", as distinct from firing you.

[stefkors]

Thats cool, what countries are that?