A non-compete is, in essence, a clause that dictates whether a worker can find employment (or create a product) that directly competes with their employer—even if they aren’t working for them anymore. Typically, these will last around six months to a year after the end of employment, but they can last longer.
Six months to a year after employment is hardly “at the same time.”
Then why were they there?
To prevent people from being paid by multiple companies at the same time, which is a thing only execs do…
Six months to a year after employment is hardly “at the same time.”