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Consultation on measures to reform post-termination non-compete clauses in contracts of employment - 26 February 2021
To facilitate innovation and economic recovery post-COVID-19, the government is consulting on limiting the use of non-compete restrictions, including prohibiting them altogether or conditioning enforceability on an employer providing compensation to an employee in respect of the restricted period.
Employers should anticipate changes to non-compete clauses and, as a matter of course, regularly review all post-termination restrictions.
Public Interest Disclosure (Protection) Bill 2019-21 (“Disclosure Bill”) - 26 February 2021
The Disclosure Bill is due for a second House of Commons reading and is intended to increase protection for whistle-blowers. The Disclosure Bill includes proposals to establish an independent body to enforce prescribed standards when dealing with whistle-blowers and introduce criminal sanctions on those who cause whistle-blowers harm or