Clauses that prevent ex-employees from setting up in competition and stealing customers are tricky to get right. If they are too vague or broad, they could be considered by the courts to be unenforceable. In Croesus Financial Services v Bradshaw, the High Court was asked to consider the reasonableness of a restrictive covenant that stopped … Read more
The issue of a restrictive covenant that resulted in a claim for damages by a former employer, which was then challenged by the ex-employee in question, is the subject of a recent case summarised in Daniel Barnett’s Employment Law Bulletin. The restrictive covenant stipulated that the ex-employee was prohibited from approaching his former employer’s customers … Read more
Post-termination restrictions are used by many organisations, but it’s important to draft them appropriately to ensure that the restrictions are enforceable. Post-termination restrictions are also known as restrictive covenants. This guide for employers and managers will cover: why restrictive covenants are used; what would be considered an unreasonable restriction; why it is important to get … Read more
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