A non-compete clause is a contract term that stops someone working for a competitor, or starting a rival business, after they leave. It usually applies for a set period and area, and enforceability varies widely.
An employment contract is the agreement between employer and employee that sets out the job, pay, hours, benefits, duties and how the relationship can end. It operates within the minimum rights set by local law.
An intellectual property assignment is a legal transfer of ownership of work such as code, designs and inventions from its creator to another party. That party is usually the company paying for the work.
A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is a contract in which one or both parties agree to keep specified information confidential. The information may be used only for an agreed purpose, such as evaluating a partnership or a hire.
Offboarding is the structured process of ending someone's work with an organisation. It covers final pay and documents, knowledge handover, removal of system access and return of equipment, for employees and contractors alike.
A notice period is the time an employee or employer must give, after deciding to end employment or a contract, before it actually ends. It is set by the contract, local law or both.
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