Does anyone have information about the non-compete? Will it be discussed during the call? I signed one years ago in a different role. Not sure if it’s still valid. Is it better to ask about it in the call or not?
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If they decide to enforce it, would that be additional to the severance payment? meaning that you get severance lump sum plus monthly payments for the length of the Non compete? If so, I doubt they will enforce many...
Concur with most I was let out of mine
Non enforceable in the state of California if you get your next job there
If they are going to not enforce it, HR will mention this specifically during the call. Around the date of termination you will receive a written confirmation
@ymn+1rbMrkDVb you must’ve been at a different adidas. I’d say it’s more toxic and competitive just less obvious because it’s veiled with a European Aristocratic BCG polish. If you have ever worked in a global role or spent time there you know there are plenty of pockets that are more toxic, and with the direct aggression and abuse from some of the leaders it’s much more tense as well
They usually waive it and you will get it in writing. But I would be honest with other companies that you have it
Can confirm a number above zero
Lol I came from adidas to Nike too - can confirm it's literally just as toxic especially the German Global HQ who are tone-deaf and dictatorial.
@avx+1rbMrkDV every company has its issues, but coming from adidas I can confirm it’s not nearly as toxic or competitive. Plus it’s easier to get promoted (not easy, but far easier). And they aren’t notorious for doing layoffs every 3 years, they don’t have a habit of over hiring.
Concur with most of the replies - worth asking about to confirm but this is a non-issue. Either the employer won't enforce NC (their usual route when an employee is laid off as doing so would be cruel and rarely holds up in Oregon courts anyway). Or they will enforce, in which case they have to pay your salary for you to stay home and do nothing while you wait out the NC window. You win either way.
Regardless of what swoosh does, might be helpful to focus more on what's in your control, i.e. which companies you wanna apply to. Lots of folks have landed at Columbia or Adidas after Nike and they report it's the same toxic mess as here. Avoid if you can! And if rolling layoffs literally make you sick with anxiety (as it does most of us), corporations altogether might be worth avoiding for now - nonprofits & government jobs might give more stability & safety if that's what you prioritize. If it's cash, stick with corps.
In Oregon if it’s a few years old, it isn’t enforceable. If your job has significantly changed or you are paid significantly more, it won’t hold up.
If they try to enforce, and you don’t want to take advantage, push back. They will back down.
Basically no enforcement unless you are going to Deckers though.
I don’t know if this is current protocol, but they looked at these individually , depending on the position,and how much exposure you had to future innovation and strategy. They could not tell me when I asked at exit interview, however, two weeks later via snail mail, they notified me that they would enforce. They must pay if they enforce.
Absolutely ask. It is very very rarely enforced.
you get a copy of your NC with the offboarding docs.
It’s hard to enforce those in court unless they pay you to sit out.