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A valid contract under English law requires offer, acceptance, consideration, intention, and capacity. The document discussed is a contract for services, not employment, despite its title. Confidentiality clauses are enforceable, and starting a competing business is permissible if no non-compete clauses exist. Client contact information obtained during work may be confidential. Publicly available information is accessible to the general public and not restricted.Full Conversation
Contract of Employment – Delfi Collard
Dear Delfi,
Windward Day Services ltd (Company) cannot always predict the exact staffing levels it will require to run Click sessions. The Company
therefore requires bank sessional support workers because of the fluctuating demands of the business, and it is entering into this
agreement to record the terms on which the working relationship is entered into.
*. Status of this agreement
*.* This contract governs your engagement from time to time by the Company as a bank sessional support worker. This is not an
employment contract and does not confer any employment rights on you (other than those to which workers are entitled).
In particular, it does not create any obligation on the Company to provide work to you and you will work on a flexible, "as
required" basis.
*.* It is entirely at the Company's discretion whether to offer you work and it is under no obligation to give any reasons for its
decision to offer or not offer work.
Hi there! From the information provided, it appears that the document is a contract for services, not an employment contract. Here are some key points that make it valid:
- It clearly states the nature of the agreement.
- It specifies that there are no employment rights conferred.
- It mentions the flexibility and discretion of work offered.
Do you have any other specific concerns about this agreement?
- It clearly states the nature of the agreement.
- It specifies that there are no employment rights conferred.
- It mentions the flexibility and discretion of work offered.
Do you have any other specific concerns about this agreement?
what about the fact that it is called 'contract of employment'?
It appears the document's title might be misleading. However, the content of the contract is more important. The contract explicitly states it's not an employment contract but a contract for services. The title doesn't change the nature of the agreement.
Do you have any other questions or concerns regarding this contract?
Do you have any other questions or concerns regarding this contract?
Confidential information
You shall not use or disclose to any person, either during or at any time after your engagement by the Company, any
confidential information about the business or affairs of the Company or any of its business contacts, or about any other
matters which may come to your knowledge as a result of carrying out assignments. For the purposes of this clause,
confidential information means any information or matter which is not in the public domain and which relates to the affairs
of the Company or any of its business contacts.
The restriction in this clause does not apply to:
(a) prevent you from making a protected disclosure within the meaning of section 43A of the Employment Rights Act
*; or
(b) use or disclosure that has been authorised by the Company or is required by law or in the course of your duties.
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Yes, the confidentiality clause appears to be legally enforceable under English law. It includes exceptions for protected disclosures and authorized or legally required disclosures, which are important for ensuring compliance with relevant laws.
Do you have any other concerns or questions about this contract?
Yes, the confidentiality clause appears to be legally enforceable under English law. It includes exceptions for protected disclosures and authorized or legally required disclosures, which are important for ensuring compliance with relevant laws.
Do you have any other concerns or questions about this contract?
is the following passage legally enforceable?
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The passage you provided seems to indicate a contract for services rather than an employment contract. Here are some key points to consider:
- Offer: The company offers work on a flexible, as-needed basis.
- Acceptance: The worker agrees to these terms.
- Consideration: The worker provides services, and the company offers payment.
- Intention: Both parties intend to create a legal relationship.
- Capacity: Both parties have the legal capacity to contract.
Despite being titled "Contract of Employment," the content clearly defines it as a contract for services, which can be legally enforceable. Do you have any other specific concerns about this agreement?
The passage you provided seems to indicate a contract for services rather than an employment contract. Here are some key points to consider:
- Offer: The company offers work on a flexible, as-needed basis.
- Acceptance: The worker agrees to these terms.
- Consideration: The worker provides services, and the company offers payment.
- Intention: Both parties intend to create a legal relationship.
- Capacity: Both parties have the legal capacity to contract.
Despite being titled "Contract of Employment," the content clearly defines it as a contract for services, which can be legally enforceable. Do you have any other specific concerns about this agreement?
would there be anything unlawful about me setting up a business competitor once I leave this job?
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It's important to review your contract for any restrictive covenants, such as non-compete or non-solicitation clauses, which might limit your ability to start a competing business. These clauses must be reasonable in scope, duration, and geography to be enforceable.
Does your contract have any such clauses?
It's important to review your contract for any restrictive covenants, such as non-compete or non-solicitation clauses, which might limit your ability to start a competing business. These clauses must be reasonable in scope, duration, and geography to be enforceable.
Does your contract have any such clauses?
please check
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The contract provided is primarily a contract for services, not an employment contract, despite its title. The confidentiality clause appears enforceable, but you should check for any restrictive covenants regarding starting a competing business after leaving the job.
Do you have any other specific concerns about this contract?
The contract provided is primarily a contract for services, not an employment contract, despite its title. The confidentiality clause appears enforceable, but you should check for any restrictive covenants regarding starting a competing business after leaving the job.
Do you have any other specific concerns about this contract?
the contract has no specific non-compete or non-solicitation clause
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It seems you are free to set up a competing business, as your contract does not include any non-compete or non-solicitation clauses. However, you must still adhere to the confidentiality clause and avoid using or disclosing any confidential information from your previous engagement.
Do you have any other questions or concerns about your contract or setting up your business?
It seems you are free to set up a competing business, as your contract does not include any non-compete or non-solicitation clauses. However, you must still adhere to the confidentiality clause and avoid using or disclosing any confidential information from your previous engagement.
Do you have any other questions or concerns about your contract or setting up your business?
what about staying in contact with potential clients I met through this job?
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You can stay in contact with potential clients you met through your job, as long as your contract doesn't include non-solicitation clauses or other restrictions. However, ensure you don't use any confidential information or engage in actions that could be seen as unfair competition.
Do you have any specific concerns about contacting these clients?
You can stay in contact with potential clients you met through your job, as long as your contract doesn't include non-solicitation clauses or other restrictions. However, ensure you don't use any confidential information or engage in actions that could be seen as unfair competition.
Do you have any specific concerns about contacting these clients?
what actions would count as unfair competition?
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Actions that could count as unfair competition under English law include:
- Misappropriation of trade secrets or confidential information.
- Passing off: Misrepresenting your products/services as those of another business.
- Trade libel: Making false statements about a competitor.
- Breach of restrictive covenants, if any exist.
Do you have any more questions or need further clarification?
Actions that could count as unfair competition under English law include:
- Misappropriation of trade secrets or confidential information.
- Passing off: Misrepresenting your products/services as those of another business.
- Trade libel: Making false statements about a competitor.
- Breach of restrictive covenants, if any exist.
Do you have any more questions or need further clarification?
would contact information for these clients which they freely shared with me count as confidential information?
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Hi there! In general, contact information for clients that they freely shared with you could still be considered confidential, especially if it was obtained during the course of your work and is not publicly available. You should be cautious and ensure that you are not violating the confidentiality clause in your contract.
Do you have any other questions or concerns about this issue?
Hi there! In general, contact information for clients that they freely shared with you could still be considered confidential, especially if it was obtained during the course of your work and is not publicly available. You should be cautious and ensure that you are not violating the confidentiality clause in your contract.
Do you have any other questions or concerns about this issue?
How do I know if I would be violating that clause if there is no further clarification?
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It's essential to interpret the confidentiality clause in your contract carefully. To determine if you would be violating the clause:
- Consider if the information is publicly available.
- Evaluate if the information was obtained during your work.
- Check if the company deems the information confidential.
Would you like more specific advice on this matter?
It's essential to interpret the confidentiality clause in your contract carefully. To determine if you would be violating the clause:
- Consider if the information is publicly available.
- Evaluate if the information was obtained during your work.
- Check if the company deems the information confidential.
Would you like more specific advice on this matter?
si is the legal definition of confidential purely down to the employer's interpretation?
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The legal definition of "confidential information" is not purely down to the employer's interpretation. It's generally understood to be information that is not public and is treated as confidential by the employer. Courts will consider factors like how the information was disclosed and its nature.
Do you have any other questions or concerns about this topic?
The legal definition of "confidential information" is not purely down to the employer's interpretation. It's generally understood to be information that is not public and is treated as confidential by the employer. Courts will consider factors like how the information was disclosed and its nature.
Do you have any other questions or concerns about this topic?
would the employer have to prove that I obtained the information either from them or during my work and not by some other means?
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The employer would generally need to prove that the information was obtained from them or during your work if they claim a breach of confidentiality. This involves showing that the information was disclosed to you as part of your job and was treated as confidential.
Do you have any other questions or need further clarification?
The employer would generally need to prove that the information was obtained from them or during your work if they claim a breach of confidentiality. This involves showing that the information was disclosed to you as part of your job and was treated as confidential.
Do you have any other questions or need further clarification?
So it would have to be information they knowingly supplied me with or knew I had access to?
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Yes, the employer would need to prove that the information was supplied to you or that you had access to it during your work. Confidential information is typically defined by its nature and the context in which it was disclosed.
Do you have any other questions or concerns about handling confidential information?
Yes, the employer would need to prove that the information was supplied to you or that you had access to it during your work. Confidential information is typically defined by its nature and the context in which it was disclosed.
Do you have any other questions or concerns about handling confidential information?
What about information obtained through the employer's social media page on Facebook, not during work hours?
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Information obtained from the employer's social media page on Facebook, even if outside work hours, could still be considered confidential if it is not publicly available and relates to the business affairs of the company. It's important to be cautious with such information.
Do you have any other questions or need further clarification?
Information obtained from the employer's social media page on Facebook, even if outside work hours, could still be considered confidential if it is not publicly available and relates to the business affairs of the company. It's important to be cautious with such information.
Do you have any other questions or need further clarification?
What would be defined as publicly available in this case?
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Publicly available information typically includes:
- Information accessible to the general public.
- Data published on public websites, social media, and other publicly accessible platforms.
- Information that is not restricted or protected by confidentiality agreements.
Do you have any other questions or concerns?
Publicly available information typically includes:
- Information accessible to the general public.
- Data published on public websites, social media, and other publicly accessible platforms.
- Information that is not restricted or protected by confidentiality agreements.
Do you have any other questions or concerns?
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