Employment Contracts and Restraint Clauses
Employment contracts are signed once and relied on years later, usually when someone leaves for a competitor. This course covers drafting terms that hold, including restraints that are actually enforceable.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01What the contract has to do years after signing
- 02Core terms, incorporation and written particulars
- 03Probation, notice, termination and garden leave
- 04Confidentiality and intellectual property in employment
- 05Restraint of trade: scope, duration and enforceability
- 06Varying terms lawfully and the risks of imposing change
- 07Fixed term, part time and non standard arrangements
What you will gain
- Draft core employment terms clearly
- Handle probation, notice and termination provisions
- Protect confidential information and intellectual property
- Draft restraints that a court would enforce
- Manage variation of terms lawfully
- Handle fixed term and part time arrangements
Who should attend
- Human resources practitioners
- Legal and compliance staff
- Business owners employing staff
- Managers approving employment terms
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 3 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 17 to 18 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 7 to 8 Dec 2026 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 15 to 16 Feb 2027 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 3 to 4 May 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 29 to 30 Jun 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Legal, Contracts & Compliance
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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