Free Job Offer & Non-Compete Checker

Employment agreements are among the most consequential contracts most people ever sign — and among the least understood. Here's what our tool specifically looks for:

• Non-compete scope and duration — some non-competes are so broad they prevent you from working in your entire industry for years after leaving.
• IP assignment clauses — broad language that gives your employer ownership of anything you create, even on your own time and with your own equipment.
• At-will employment — means you can be let go at any time for any reason. Most US employment is at-will, but the language matters.
• Equity vesting cliffs — a 1-year cliff means you get nothing if you leave or are let go before your first anniversary.
• Garden leave clauses — requires you to keep working your notice period instead of leaving immediately to join a competitor.
• Arbitration requirements — waives your right to sue your employer in court for workplace disputes.

Non-compete agreements restrict what jobs you can take after leaving a company. They vary enormously in scope — from narrow and reasonable to so broad they're effectively unenforceable. Key things to check:

• Geography — does it apply locally, nationally, or globally?
• Duration — 6 months is common, 2+ years is a red flag.
• Scope — does it cover your specific role, your industry, or anything the company does?
• Enforcement — non-competes are unenforceable in some states, like California.

Our tool flags non-compete language and explains what it means for your career in plain English.

Yes — especially the legal terms. Most candidates negotiate salary but don't touch the contract terms. Non-competes, IP clauses, and equity terms are often negotiable, particularly at startups and smaller companies.

Knowing what's in your contract before you sign puts you in a position to ask the right questions and push back on terms that aren't in your interest.

For senior roles, executive positions, or any offer with significant equity, an employment attorney is worth the cost. Our tool is designed for everyday job seekers — for high-stakes situations, professional legal advice is the right call.