What is non-solicitation agreements that employees have to sign?

[Min George]

I applied for a job recently and I was asked to sign a " Non Solicitation Agreement" as a condition to get the job. I don't have an idea of what a "Non Solicitation Agreement" is about. Any risks with signing such an agreement?

 

[Augusta]

Non-Solicitation Agreement Restricts or Prevent a former employee from contacting and taking away the business of the former employer's clients.

 

[Kross]

Non Solicitation Agreement is meant to make the staff agree before they start the job that they won't serve the clients of their employee for a specific timeframe in the future.