My previous company did something sneakier. They didn't ask us to sign a non-compete, they made an informal agreement with its clients and vendors not hire any of us.
Now I have 3 years of experience in this specific field but, after being laid-off, no company in the field will hire me.
You are unemployed and the victim of a crime. You are perfectly positioned to take some time to work with a lawyer to make the world a better place and make some money from your troubles.
Now I have 3 years of experience in this specific field but, after being laid-off, no company in the field will hire me.