LRD guides and handbook May 2015

Law at Work 2015

Chapter 10

Dismissal for refusing to sign a restrictive covenant

[ch 10: page 297]

Refusing to sign a restrictive covenant can be a fair reason for dismissal, as long as the employer is genuinely attempting to protect the interests of the business. The tribunal must consider all the circumstances, for example, whether restrictions are reasonable, and whether other staff signed up to them. For more information about restrictive covenants see page 76.