'Widespread prevalence' | Watchdog backs limits on 'non-compete' clauses preventing third of UK staff from switching jobs

Watchdog backs limits on 'non-compete' clauses preventing third of UK staff from switching jobs

Almost a third of UK employees are subject to ‘non-compete’ clauses that make it harder to switch jobs, according to new government research.

The new study from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) found that non-compete clauses - which stop employees from working at a competitor firm for a set amount of time after their employment ends - impact around 30% of workers.

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