Confidentiality and non-competition clauses in employment

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A "non-competition clause" is an agreement entered into between a salaried employee and an employer to the effect that the employee cannot take up employment with a company which competes with the employer, or set up or be financially involved in such a company him- or herself. Such agreements may be entered into only by salaried employees who hold special positions of trust.

Mostly, employee has to sign such agreement to protect the interest of employer.

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