We really need general regulations on non-competes. Bare minimum, it should be required that a company pay you a full salary if they want to block you from seeking employment elsewhere with your skills.
If a company really cares that much about stopping competitors from taking advantage of your skillset, they need to be willing to pay up.
If a company really cares that much about stopping competitors from taking advantage of your skillset, they need to be willing to pay up.