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The Noncompete Trap and How to Avoid It Legally
Episode 3 of The Side Hustle Career Podcast digs into one of the scariest gotchas for employed freelancers: the noncompete clause. Lucas and Luna walk through a real case study of a marketing manager in Texas who lost a $4,000-a-month side client after her employer enforced a broad noncompete. They explain what makes a clause enforceable, how to spot red flags before signing, and three specific strategies to protect your side income legally: timing your side gig to pre-existing work, using a limited liability company, and negotiating carve-outs. They also cover the 2023 FTC proposal to ban…
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