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Originally Posted by Noah930
IMO, it doesn't look suspicious to ask HR for a copy of the policy. You can tell them you've heard that you're probably going to be let go, soon. Your copy of your contract is in storage in VA because of your move, so it's not so easy for you to dig it out and look up the specifics. After all, it's not like you moved cross-country expecting to leave this job and have to find another. But, because you obviously have a skillset in a certain field and may continue work in that general area, you'd like to know what you're allowed to do and what you're not allowed to do if/when you get the axe. Doesn't sound suspicious to me, but maybe I'm naive.
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I generally agree - talk to HR and ask for a copy of your paperwork - it's your right. However, the only issue is a smart HR person (depending on the size of the organization and the level of the HR contact) will probably send a note to your manager. This puts you on the radar as someone that a) is ready to be laid off; b) is thinking of quitting; c) is being approached by a competitor.
While you might not want that attention, it would be a lot smarter for you to know if your non-compete is an issue or a non-issue before hunting for a job.