Does a non-compete mean I can't change jobs?
I have a non-compete agreement with my current employer. It extends 1 year after the end of my employment. I am in the U.S. (Ohio). Does this mean that I can not seek new employment without waiting for the agreement to expire. I am an iPhone developer and want to accept an offer from another iPhone company. Other than that both jobs are developing for iOS, they are not in related business areas. I understand how in certain cases these agreements help protect a company's IP, but I don't know where the line is. Since I have only been in the industry for 2 years, I don't know what the general consensus is on what is ethical and legal. Any wisdom would be appreciated.