UK plans to curb non-compete clauses after tech and AI startup complaints
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The UK government plans to curb non-compete clauses that force employees to wait before changing jobs or starting companies, according to Deputy Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
The move follows complaints from the country's technology startups, which have objected to these hiring restrictions.
The only reported detail so far is the announced intent; no specific measures, timeline, or scope have been reported.
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AIUK Deputy Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the government will curb hiring restrictions that force employees to wait before changing jobs or starting companies. The move follows complaints from the nation's technology startups.
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