Restrictive covenants in employment contracts | Practical Law
This note considers the law concerning post-termination restrictive covenants in contracts of employment. It examines the general principles applied by the courts in enforcing such restrictions, including rules of construction. It covers the different kinds of restriction commonly imposed on employees, and the incorporation of such terms into contracts of employment. It also considers the impact of social media, which in some cases has made it easier for employees to compete with a former employer.