Post-termination restrictions

Employers have long relied on post-termination restrictions (PTRs) in employment agreements to protect their investments in talent, customer relationships and IP. Increasingly, however, their legitimacy is being scrutinised by legislators across the globe, particularly when imposed on lower paid employees.  Tighter regulation appears to be on the cards in many jurisdictions. In others, however, the rights of employers to protect their assets are still very much recognised. Local laws can, therefore, vary widely, making it critical for employers to take care when assessing and implementing PTRs for their global workforce. In addition to the resources below, you can compare and contrast the global legal landscape governing PTRs through our Global employment law manual.