Government publishes paper to crack down on non-compete clauses and seeks views on options for reform, including outright ban ...

An outright ban on non-compete causes in employment contracts is among the options proposed in a working paper published alongside yesterday's budget. According to the consultation document, such ...

The Government is considering a ban on restrictive covenants, but would this open the door to more poaching of staff? Daniel Pollard and Natasha Adom from GQ Employment Law LLP give the case for and ...

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On 26 November 2025, the UK government published a working paper inviting views on options to reform non-compete clauses in employment contracts.

Do you have a non-compete agreement or is your new employer asking you to sign one? Have you read it? It’s important not to gloss over this important detail because it could negatively impact your ...

On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a sweeping new rule which, if enacted in its draft form, would ban virtually all non-competition agreements (non-competes), including ...

HR leaders now have until April 19 to voice their concerns regarding the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s proposal to ban non-compete clauses. If enacted, the ban will have a “disastrous effect” on ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. There is a very simple and cost effective way for the Prime Minister to make good on his promise to promote innovation and knowledge ...