Restrictive Covenants

When is it Appropriate to put Restrictive Covenants into a Contract of Employment?

Restrictive covenants are clauses that seek to provide the employer with a certain level of protection from unfairly competing with the employer for a fixed period of time when the employee leaves the business.

They are designed to protect legitimate business interests provided they do not extend any further than is reasonably necessary to protect those interests.

The main factors to consider when including restrictive covenants within the employment contract include:

• The nature of the employee's position within the business.
• Whether the covenant is usual in that sector.
• The employee's relationship and influence over company customers, clients etc.
• Evidence relating to the sufficiency of connection between the employee and the information being protected.

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