Gov. Deval Patrick is pushing legislation that will ban non-compete clauses in employment agreements, making it easier for workers in the technology, life sciences and other industries to move to other jobs without facing potential legal action from the companies they’re leaving. The Patrick administration believes banning non-competes helps boost innovation. But some firms believe they help protect their intellectual property from being stolen or copied by rivals. In our Flash Poll for the week of April 14, voters delivered no clear consensus.
