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Signing a non-compete clause upon termination of a labor contract

Dear sir/madam,

I had signed a labor contract with the Ministry of Labour which had no "non-compete" clause.

Now, I want to leave the company, but my employer wants me to sign the "non-compete" clause in the termination contract.

In this case, is the non-compete clause applicable or not?

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Mohamed Bakheet Advocates & Legal Consultants
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17 Oct 2022, 10:50

Dear questioner,

There is a requirement for the jurisdiction of the place.

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Elnaggar & Partners
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17 Oct 2022, 11:01

Dear questioner,

It is going to be an additional agreement, not a single clause.

It is applicable in certain conditions and should be drafted strictly as how mentioned in the law.

Moreover, do not sign anything since you are leaving the company. Refuse and serve your resignation.

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Laila Hamza Al Mulla Advocates and Legal Consultants
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19 Oct 2022, 06:56

Don't sign if you disagree, it must be by the agreement.

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