Lawyer Omari Explains Why Your Salonist or Barber Can’t Move With Your Clients

Can your employer stop you from starting a competing business after you resign? In this Court Helicopter Explainer, Wakili Danstan Omari breaks down the law on non-compete clauses in employment contracts using the Employment and Labour Relations Court decision in Craft Silicon Ltd v Niladri Shekhar Roy. He explains when employers can lawfully restrict former employees from contacting clients, using confidential information, or setting up competing businesses after leaving employment. The video also explores the limits of non-compete clauses, emphasizing that employers cannot completely prevent former employees from earning a living. Omari explains why courts examine factors such as the duration of the restriction, the geographical scope, and whether the clause is reasonable and necessary to protect legitimate business interests. If you're an employer drafting contracts or an employee planning your next move, this explainer outlines what the law in Kenya permits. #CourtHelicopter #EmploymentLaw #LabourLaw #NonCompete #EmploymentContract #WorkersRights #KenyaLaw #BusinessLaw #LegalExplainer #DanstanOmari #Entrepreneurship #CourtHelicopterExplainer