How Restrictive Covenants Quietly Cap Your Total Compensation

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How Restrictive Covenants Quietly Cap Your Total Compensation

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Lucas and Luna unpack how non-disclosure and non-solicit agreements — not just non-competes — can suppress your future pay far beyond your current role. They examine a 2025 study from the University of Chicago showing that employees subject to broad NDAs earn on average 8% less over five years because their skill mobility is effectively reduced. Lucas walks through how a senior product manager at a mid-tier SaaS company turned down a 20% raise after realizing the proposed NDA would prevent her from referencing key projects in her next interview. Luna pushes back on whether some protections are legitimate, and they explore the emerging trend of 'no-NCA' salary premiums at firms like Expedia and HubSpot. The episode drills into one actionable takeaway: before signing any restrictive covenant, ask for a 'scope letter' that explicitly carves out what you can discuss in future interviews. A crisp, practical deep-dive for anyone weighing a job offer or negotiating a promotion. #RestrictiveCovenants #NonDisclosureAgreement #NonSolicitAgreement #TotalCompensation #SalaryTransparency #CareerMobility #JobNegotiation #EmploymentLaw #PayEquity #UniversityOfChicago #Expedia #HubSpot #SkillMobility #CompensationStrategy #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheCompensationPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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