Prime Minister Burnham has pledged to curb the use of non-compete clauses in employment contracts, arguing that restrictions on workers’ activities after they leave a role have become excessive.
Non-compete provisions can limit what employees are able to do after their employment ends. Burnham said the current restrictions had “gone too far” and indicated that the rules governing them should be reduced.
The supplied material does not set out the precise changes being proposed, how they would be implemented or when any new measures might take effect. It also gives no further details about the types of employment contracts or workers that would be affected.
The latest position is that the prime minister has made a commitment to curb the rules. Further information would be needed to establish the scope and timing of any changes.
