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The effect of non-competition agreements and clauses on the employee

Recently, our management (Free zone company) asked us to sign a document. It mentions 3-month notice period as one clause.

The other being if the resigned employee approaches or starts a business connection (as supplier and buyer) with one of the existing clients of the ex-employer, the ex-employer can file a case against the ex-employee for USD 100 K.

What's the legal validity of this? I heard any document, or contract will not be valid once the employee visa is cancelled.

Camelia Garcia Er-Rajaoui

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3 Feb 2019, 08:58

The non-compete and non-solicitation clauses are very often included in labour agreements and are valid for the duration established in them after termination of the contract.

In conclusion, those clauses remain valid after visa cancellation for the period of time stated.

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