Restrictive covenants?

Here are a few points employers should know about restrictive convents:

1. Restrictive covenants are designed to stop a former employee from taking certain actions such as working for a competitor or from poaching/dealing with clients for a period of time.
2. Restrictive covenants have to be very precisely drafted to have a chance at being enforceable.
3. There are concerns that restrictive covenants hinder employees from moving freely to the next employer, so unless they protect a legitimate business interest, they are not enforceable.
4. The only way to find out for certain whether a restrictive covenant is enforceable is by bringing a claim to enforce it. It can be time consuming and costly. We can assess the likelihood of enforceability based on the drafting of the restriction and the circumstances in question.
5. Employers should not act unreasonably and should ensure that there is a legitimate business interest to protect when including restrictive covenants in employee contracts.

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Our Employment Lawyers are based in London and work with business clients operating throughout England. For advice and legal services relating to restrictive covenants, contact our approachable and professional team – call 0207 374 6546 now or contact us online.