[masklinn]

If everybody knows it’s the deal, which is apparently the case in NY finance, it’s a non issue.

In fact not having a gardening leave might be more suspicious, as it means you’re so useless and out of the loop your previous employer doesn’t think there’s anything you could be carrying over.

[frankc]

It's not usually a deal breaker because of how common it is, but it does matter. You are going to be disadvantaged against someone who can start sooner. I fully support this legislation. Non-competes are anti-competitive, period.