Companies Should Address IP Provisions And Restrictive Covenants

UK employers using zero-hour contracts should use the introduction of a ban on exclusivity clauses as an opportunity to update their confidentially provisions and restrictive covenants, says a leading employment lawyer.

The new law, which received Royal Assent in March 2015, comes into force today.

The new provisions were passed into law under the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill and prevent employers seeking to prevent employees on zero hours contracts working for another company at the same time.

Nick Boles, the Minister from the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills, said:

“Banning these clauses will give working people the freedom to take other work opportunities and more control over their work hours and income. It brings financial security one step closer for lots of families.”