HR Glossary

What is Restrictive Covenant?

A contractual clause in UK employment law that limits an employee's activities after leaving a company, including non-compete, non-solicitation, and non-dealing restrictions, enforceable only if the employer proves the clause protects a legitimate business interest and is reasonable in scope.

Why it matters in hiring

Restrictive Covenant comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

Related terms starting with R

• Remote Work Policy
• Requisition
• Reskilling
• Restricted Stock Units (RSU)
• Resume Screening
• Retained Search
• Retention Bonus
• Retention Package

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