Non-Solicitation Clause
/ˌnɒn-səˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃən klɔːz/
Definitions
- (n.) A contractual provision restricting a party from soliciting employees, customers, or clients of another party for a defined period.
The non-solicitation clause prevented the employee from recruiting her former colleagues for a year after resignation.
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- non-solicitation clause
- non-solicitation clauses
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Commentary
Often included in employment and business sale contracts, non-solicitation clauses protect business relationships without imposing a full non-compete restriction.
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