Why is garden leave used? The practice is often used to prevent employees from gaining access to the latest commercially valuable information or important customers and employees, especially when they are leaving to join a competitor. How can garden leave…

What is not confidential information? Information that is already in the public domain (other than a database which, although derived from publicly available information, may still be capable of being protected) is not confidential. General “know-how” or knowledge and information…

What are restrictive covenants? A written agreement between and employer and an employee that restricts specified business activities after the employee’s employment has terminated for a defined period of time. The restrictions usually relate to poaching or dealing with customers…