by JFM Team | Jul 30, 2020
Customer connections are vital to the success of a business. All employers have a legitimate interest to maintain and protect their confidential information and customer relationships. The fragility of an employer’s client base is often revealed when a key employee...
by JFM Team | May 6, 2018
Did you know that even after an employment ends, an employee is still legally bound against disclosing confidential information that has been obtained in the course of their employment? Our employment Lawyers here at JFM Law, recommend that each employment contract...
by JFM Team | Oct 21, 2016
How can employers make restraints of trade enforceable? The court’s decision in the 2016 case set out below suggests that there are three golden rules to follow. In Just Group Ltd v Peck [2016] VSC 614, McDonald J held that a restraint of trade clause in a senior...
by JFM Team | Aug 10, 2016
In DP World Sydney Ltd v Guy [2016] NSWSC 1072, White J clarified a number of the principles that are used to determine whether a restraint of trade clause is enforceable. In so doing, he highlighted some important lessons for employers and executive employees. Facts...
by JFM Team | Jul 11, 2016
In Europa International Pty Ltd v Child [2016] NSWSC 923, McDougall J dismissed an application by an employer for an injunction to restrain former contractors from using allegedly confidential information to aid competitors. In so doing, McDougall J provided some...
by JFM Team | Apr 2, 2014
Starting a business is already a complicated affair. When you add employees to the mix, it can often become overwhelming for employers. Below we’ve compiled 10 golden rules for employers: Nobody starts work without a signed contract. Diarise probation expiry...
