legal assistance panel<\/span><\/a> for access to lawyers to further advise or represent them where needed.<\/p>\n\u201cWhile there is a need to protect confidential information, prevent the use of proprietary information, and prevent the solicitation of clients or staff, these should be dealt with through targeted and reasonable measures, rather than a blanket restriction that creates uncertainty and anxiety for employees seeking new employment opportunities and impacts their livelihoods,\u201d Tay said.<\/p>\n
Malcolm Chen, a certified senior professional at the Institute for Human Resource Professionals, said that from an employee\u2019s perspective, a non-compete clause does not necessarily prevent them from continuing to work in their profession or industry.<\/p>\n
\u201cEach case will depend on the terms of the contract and the circumstances involved.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhere there is uncertainty, it would be prudent to seek legal advice to better understand one\u2019s rights, obligations and available options before accepting a new role,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n