Ex-employees unlawfully competing can be forced to "show their hand"

The High Court decision in Hays Specialist Recruitment v Ions is a useful reminder that employers can force ex-employees, who may have set up in unlawful competition, to show their hand, without the employer bringing expensive injunction proceedings.

This pre-action disclosure can help the employer assess the merits of then making an injunction application and estimate the possible damage to their business.

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Mr Ions was employed by Hays, a recruitment consultant. Shortly before... (211 more words)

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