Non-compete and non-solicitation clauses are referred to as restrictive covenants, which limit the employee’s ability to compete with the former employer and solicit the former employer’s clients and staff.
The current Covid-19 crisis has put a lot of scrutiny on contracts of employment as businesses and employers are rushing to determine their exposure and liability before making difficult decisions with their workforce.
Yesterday, the Premier of Ontario, Doug Ford, announced a shutdown of non-essential services amidst the Covid-19 crisis. With this announcement, we can expect a significant increase to the number employees laid-off.
