Asked by Patrick on 15-02-2024 14:31:18
Question posted in the General Law category relating to Gauteng
Good day and thank you for reading this. I am currently employed as a freelancer who works on a month-to-month basis. My salary is quite low and I am unhappy working there. I work as a digital marketer for an online UK company. We only deal with UK clients. My boss is quick to sue so I wanted some advice. This is the part of the contract I am concerned with. "You will refrain from entering into the same field of work or share any information with any rival company for a period of 6 months on termination of employment." I have the full contract if you need to read it. I want to start my own South African business. Would his case hold up in court, due to the location and wording?
Thanks,
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