Connection lost Trying to reconnect...
Server disconnected Trying to reconnect...
Restraint clauses.
Enforcement and risk for senior hires: what employers need to get right.
Written by
Carlile Dowling Lawyers
General information only — not legal advice.
Erick advises employers on drafting and enforcing restraint-of-trade clauses for senior hires — scope, duration, and the enforceability tests NZ courts apply.
Full article in progress
This article is being prepared and will cover restraint of trade clauses, enforceability tests, drafting for senior hires, and managing the risk when key people leave.
Related Employer Guide
Step-by-step guidance on agreements, payroll, investigations and restructures.
Read the Employment Law Guide for EmployersRelated Reading
Employment Relations Act Changes (21 Feb 2026): What Employers Should Update
A practical employer summary of the 21 February 2026 changes and what to update in agreements, contractor arrangements, and internal processes.
Taking a Case to the Employment Relations Authority
Employer guidance on the Employment Relations Authority process, including mediation, investigation meetings, costs, and timelines.
