LRD guides and handbook June 2014

Law at Work 2014

Chapter 10

Restrictive covenants

[ch 10: page 288]

Refusing to sign a restrictive covenant can be a valid reason for dismissal, as long as the employer is genuinely attempting to protect the interests of the business. As always, the tribunal must consider all the circumstances, for example, whether restrictions are reasonable, and whether other staff signed up to them. For general information on restrictive covenants see page 90.