Reform of non-compete clauses in employment contracts: working paper

Non-compete clauses are inserted into employment contracts to restrict an individual’s ability to work for, or establish, a competing business after they have moved on from a job. 

The government is interestedwas interested in views on different options to reform non-compete clauses in employment contracts to support the growth mission. 

This working paper iswas intended to support discussions, to determine whetherto determine whether and how to take proposals forward, as opposed to a formal consultation.