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Poaching clients

Just left hairdressers and been told if I poach any clients they will take legal action
If I am contacted by them is that classed as poaching?

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  • Jarndyce
    Jarndyce Posts: 1,281 Forumite
    No it isn't. And unless you had a written contract of employment with a specific clause (a 'restrictive covenant') preventing you from poaching clients within a reasonable distance and timescale, there is nothing they can do to stop you actively poaching clients anyway, and no legal action they could take. It is an empty threat.
  • macalacka
    macalacka Posts: 90 Forumite
    I would just check your contract first but as they are a small company I doubt they would have that in there. As the above person says, it's an empty threat.
  • InsideInsurance
    InsideInsurance Posts: 22,460 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Agree with all the but the penultimate comment.

    Even if there is no case to answer that doesnt prevent them from taking legal action or getting solicitors to send threatening letters etc. Vexatious legal action is becoming increasingly common
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