Not a lawyer, but I didn't think non-competes were valid in California http://law.onecle.com/california/business/16600.html http://law.onecle.com/california/bu

Not a lawyer, but I didn't think non-competes were valid in California http://law.onecle.com/california/business/16600.html http://law.onecle.com/california/business/16600.html There do appear to be exceptions though. Can't speak to non-disclosure agreements.