Post-Employment Non-Compete Covenant in Germany and Italy – The article by Chiara Maria Ramella and Klara Fischer (addworx) on ELLINT

How do Germany and Italy regulate post-employment non-compete covenants? What are the key differences employers should consider when drafting these agreements?

In a joint article published on ELLINT: Employment & Labor Lawyers International, our Chiara Maria Ramella and Klara Fischer (addworx) compare the legal frameworks governing post-employment non-compete covenants in Germany and Italy, highlighting the different approaches to validity requirements, financial compensation, enforceability, and the consequences of a breach of the covenant.

Although both jurisdictions seek to balance the employer’s legitimate business interests with the employee’s freedom to pursue their profession, they adopt significantly different legal approaches.

Read the full article here.