Relatiebeding

A non-solicitation clause, also referred to as a non-solicit provision, restricts an employee from approaching the employer’s customers, suppliers or other business relations for a specified period following termination of employment. The clause is intended to safeguard the employer’s goodwill and customer base.

It is relevant in that it prevents a departing employee from transferring such relationships to a competitor or to their own business. In practice, it is frequently combined with a non-compete clause and must be in writing, specific and reasonable in scope in order to be enforceable.

Courts may moderate or set aside an overly broad non-solicitation clause where it disproportionately limits the employee’s ability to pursue employment elsewhere.