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Working for a company client in case of non-competition clause
Hi.
The contract between a client and a company ended on 18 October 2018. Can the client employ me despite a restraint agreement between me and the former company?
Dear Questioner,
With reference to your inquiry, kindly be informed that as per the given info, you shall be safe to work for the said client, provided that:
1. He is the one who requested hiring you. You haven't approached him at all.
2. If there's a Non-Competition clause, then it shall be determining a specific territory and a clear time-period, otherwise, it's useless.
3. Also bear in mind that the said Non-Competition Clause, is of no use at all, as long as you have not used any of your ex-employers info (or client's details).
You ex-employer shall prove that you have actually harmed him in a way or another by joining the said client, which will be utterly impossible for your ex-employer.
Wishing you all the best.
Kind regards,
Sherif M. ElKhatib
