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Restrictive covenants & confidentiality

A clause is only as strong as role, compensation and later enforcement facts. Do not assume a signed non-compete is self-executing.

First job Check the clause, role, duration, compensation and enforcement posture.

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Key considerations

  1. What clause exists, and was compensation paid?
  2. What is the employee’s role and next destination?

Decision map

Keep the question bounded.

  1. Read the clauseScope, duration and geography.
  2. Check compensation and roleNon-compete pay and access to confidential information.

Curated resources

Open the asset that matches this job.

Helpful to prepare

Facts that make the next conversation clearer.

These items are orientation aids, not a legal requirement list.

  1. Signed restrictive terms
  2. Compensation payment record
  3. Role and confidential-access facts

Local context

Add the city only when it changes implementation.

Social insurance, labour-bureau practice and arbitration forums vary by city after the national framework is clear.

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Editorial policy · Last reviewed August 2026 · Employment & Labour