There is a common misconception amongst employers that if a contract is signed by an employee then the clauses contained within it, will be enforceable, regardless of the fact that a revised version might be substantially different. Where post termination restrictions, which predominantly relate to non-solicitation, non-dealing and non-competition, are unilaterally imposed, they may not be enforceable unless some form of consideration is paid.
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Tag Archive Employment LawHigh CourtPost Termination ClausesRestrictive Covenants
Can confidentiality and post termination restrictions be enforced through the courts?
Some employers are sceptical about inserting confidentiality, non-solicitation and post termination restrictions into an employment contract because they may be seen as amounting to a restriction on trade. While this may be true carefully worded clauses which are reasonable can protect your ‘trade secrets’ and ‘highly confidential data’ from breach by senior employees or employees placed in a position of trust.
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