On 26 November, the UK government launched a public consultation on the reform of non-compete clauses, which it hopes to implement in the near future. Currently, a non-compete clause is unenforceable, unless the employer can demonstrate it is “reasonable” in court and only if its validity is challenged. Despite this, many companies include non-compete clauses in employment contracts, most often for a period of around six months. “Even if these clauses are unlikely to be enforceable if challenge
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Nathalie Tran
Editor-in-Chief Mind HR