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Hired and Fired - Employment Law Podcast

Chelsea Brooke-Ward

Business

Frequency: 1 episode/0d. Total Eps: 2

Hired and Fired – The Employment Law Podcast

Welcome to Hired and Fired, the ultimate employment law podcast for HR professionals, business owners, employees, and legal minds alike. Hosted by award-winning employment barrister Chelsea Brooke-Ward, this podcast unpacks the latest legal developments, key tribunal cases, and workplace disputes with clarity, insight, and a touch of humor.

From unfair dismissal to discrimination claims, TUPE transfers to redundancy rights, Hired and Fired delivers straight-talking analysis, practical advice, and real-world case studies to help you navigate the complexities of employment law. Whether you’re managing a workforce, fighting a claim, or just curious about your rights, this podcast gives you the knowledge you need—without the legal jargon.

New episodes drop regularly, covering hot topics, industry trends, and interviews with expert guests. Subscribe now and stay ahead in the ever-changing world of employment law!

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Restrictive Covenants - What really does not work

Season 1 · Episode 2

Thursday, January 22, 2026 • Duration 18:47

In this episode, Chelsea lifts the lid on restrictive covenants — the clauses employers love, employees fear, and most people completely misunderstand. From non-competes to non-solicitation and confidentiality, Chelsea explains what actually makes a covenant enforceable.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

1. What Restrictive Covenants Actually Are (Not What People Think)

Purpose: protecting legitimate business interests
Types: non-compete, non-solicitation, non-dealing, poaching, confidentiality
Why “one-size-fits-all” contracts are the fastest route to unenforceability
Why judges hate overly broad restrictions

2. The Legal Test for Enforceability

Chelsea breaks down — in human English — the two-step test:

(1) Is the employer protecting a legitimate interest?
Clients, staff stability, trade secrets, confidential info
(2) Is the restriction reasonable in scope, geography, duration, and activity?
And why “12 months for a receptionist” isn’t passing any test.

3. Common Myths Debunked

“If I never signed it, I’m fine.” (Maybe. Maybe not.)
“It’s in my contract so it must be enforceable.” (Bless you.)
“HR said it’s standard.” (Doesn’t mean a Tribunal or Court will touch it.)
“I can just work for a friend’s company — they can’t trace it.” (Ah, but they can.)

4. Why New Employers Get Dragged Into the Drama

Tortious interference
Knowing assistance in breach of covenant
Why the new employer is often the one with money, making enforcement worthwhile
Why employers write “courtesy letters” to the new employer — and the tactical power of doing it
The reality: employers don’t sue the ex-employee if they can sue the business they joined

5. The Employee’s Perspective

What you can do, what you shouldn’t do, and what will definitely get you sued
How to leave a company without triggering a legal war
Digital footprints that betray you (LinkedIn updates, emails to yourself, quiet deals with clients)
Why leaving gracefully is a legal strategy, not a personality trait

6. The Employer’s Perspective

Drafting covenants that actually stand up in court
Why you need to evidence the legitimate business interest — not guess it
When to send the “warning shot” letter
Monitoring restrictive covenant breaches without breaching data laws
The cost-benefit analysis of enforcement

7. Garden Leave vs Restrictive Covenants

How garden leave protects employers better than half the covenants in circulation
When garden leave is enforceable
Why “payment in lieu” can completely change the enforceability maths
How these interact with non-competes

8. Confidential Information (The Most Misunderstood Area)

What counts as confidential information
What doesn’t
Why customer lists often aren’t confidential
Copying vs memorising
How forensic IT comes into play

9. Case Law Themes (Explained Without Boring You)

What the courts consistently strike out
What they consistently uphold
Why clarity beats clever drafting
Why seniority matters
“The grace period” — the informal, unspoken

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