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Restrictive covenants for employees

 

Starting work for a new employer is an exciting time. However, you may want to think about what restrictive covenants and contractual restrictions are placed on your future employability. Restrictive covenants are provisions in an employment contract which limit an employee’s ability to work for a competitor or solicit clients or employees for a certain period after they leave their employer.

Employee Rights and Protections

Our employment lawyers are able to advise what various restrictive covenants mean, for example, non-solicitation, non-dealing, non-poaching and non-competition covenants, before you enter into an employment contract so that you understand any potential implications on termination.

In addition, our employment lawyers can advise you on enforceability of your restrictive covenants when you depart from your employer and any associated risks, particularly if you are able to start work for a competitor or set up your own competing business. We can advise you on your contractual terms and how you may negotiate improvements to your advantage.

How our solicitors can help employees

Challenges can arise as to whether restrictive covenants are enforceable in which they are required to meet certain criteria to be enforceable. Our employment lawyers are able to support individuals with advising on what their restrictive covenants mean, whether they are enforceable or not, and provide pragmatic advice on next steps following a termination of employment to avoid a lengthy and expensive litigation process.

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If you are seeking advice on what your restrictive covenants mean and their enforceability or seeking to negotiate any of your restrictive covenants on termination, please contact our experts here.

 

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