These are clauses that are usually found in contracts of employment which aim to restrict the employee from doing certain things after his/her employment has ceased with that particular employer. This can be something as simple as engaging or “poaching” employees and/or clients and in some instances, restrictive covenants can prohibit a person from continuing in the same line of work for a specified period of time in order to protect legitimate business interests. These restrictions can be challenged on their fairness and scope but please note that not all challenges will be successful.

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