One of the most effective ways to incentivise staff, in particular senior employees, is to offer them the opportunity to purchase stock or shares in a group company. U.S. companies often operate stock and other incentive...more
The UK Supreme Court has today published its long-awaited judgment in Egon Zehnder Ltd v Tillman. It held that a six month post-termination non-compete covenant was enforceable against a departing employee even though it...more
7/8/2019
/ Anti-Competitive ,
Appeals ,
Contract Drafting ,
Employee Stock Purchase Rights ,
Injunctive Relief ,
Legitimate Business Interest ,
Minority Shareholders ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Restrictive Covenants ,
Reversal ,
Severability Doctrine ,
UK ,
UK Supreme Court ,
Unenforceable Contract Terms
The value of garden leave -
Including express 'garden leave' provisions into the contracts of employment of key executives in the UK has long been seen as a key aspect of an employer's armoury in relation to the...more
The recent UK High Court decision in Re-use Collections Limited v Sendall & May Glass Recycling Ltd, highlights to employers that new restrictive covenants will not be enforceable against employees unless substantial...more
Welcome to the latest edition of the International Employment Law Review, presented by Dechert’s Labor and Employment Practice. In this issue, we examine the most significant employment law developments of the year thus far...more