In Massachusetts, noncompete reform bills were introduced as far back as 2009. Today, two jobs later, Mr. Connolly says he is finally getting back to his previous income level. While the one-year noncompete was in force, Mr. Connolly worked for a consultant, doing software quality testing. “They should allow the engineer or scientist to stay current in the field,” Mr. Connolly said. After the financial crisis hit, the start-up laid off 12 of its 14 employees, including Mr. Connolly.

Source: New York Times June 28, 2016 19:52 UTC