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By Vey Willetts LLP | 3 Minutes Read June 16, 2023

Employee’s breach of non-solicitation provision proves costly

force mejeureIt is common for employers to include language in their staff contracts to help safeguard business interests. This may take the form of obligations to protect confidential information and/or refrain from soliciting staff, suppliers and/or clients after the employment relationship ends.

Article by Vey Willetts LLP / Business, Employment Standards / employment law, employment relationship, legitimate business interest, non-competition, non-solicitation, termination, written employment agreement Leave a Comment

By SpringLaw | 3 Minutes Read April 13, 2022

When worlds collide: Restrictive covenants and notice periods

What is the impact of non-competition and non-solicitation provisions on a terminated employee’s notice period?

Article by SpringLaw / Business, Employment Standards / employment law, non-competition, non-solicitation, Notice periods, restrictive covenants, termination

By Vey Willetts LLP | 3 Minutes Read February 11, 2022

Old non-compete agreements are still valid in Ontario

The Working for Workers Act, 2021 (the “WWA”) passed into law on December 2, 2021. One of its more notable aspects was to ban the use of non-compete agreements in Ontario. Non-compete agreements restrict how workers may conduct themselves both during and after employment. Most importantly, they can prevent employees from working at competing businesses for long periods (often for several months or years) after the employee’s job has ended.

Article by Vey Willetts LLP / Business, Employment Standards / employment law, non-compete agreements, non-compete clause, non-competition, non-solicitation, Working for Workers Act

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