The complexities of restrictive covenants, such as non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, are the subject of this week’s edition of Spilling Secrets, a podcast series focusing on the future of non-compete and trade secrets law. The ways in which these agreements are regulated vary from one country to another, creating significant challenges for multinational employers.
In the podcast, Epstein Becker Green attorneys Peter A. Steinmeyer, A. Millie Warner, and Susan Gross Sholinsky sit down for a discussion with Andrew Lilley, Head of Employment Law at Deloitte Legal. Together, they traverse the globe, shedding light on some of the distinctive and intricate laws concerning restrictive covenants around the world.
One aspect that is particularly challenging for multinational corporations is managing these agreements across different legal jurisdictions. Companies should strike a balance and give due consideration to both the necessity and the enforceability of restrictive covenants in their respective locations. An overly broad covenant may not be enforceable in jurisdictions that limit their use, whereas a narrowly tailored covenant may not sufficiently protect a company’s interests.
To navigate this intricate landscape and ensure a level of legal compliance across their global operations, multinational employers need to keep abreast with the nuances of these covenants as they seek to protect their business’s best interests and avoid legal complications.
Listen to this week’s thought-provoking Spilling Secrets episode here.