Most companies have some form of non-compete clauses for at least some employees and they ought to, say CEOs and business leaders on the COMPAS business panel.  Non-compete clauses are especially appropriate, say panelists, when trade or technical secrets are involved. Some panelists nonetheless note that non-compete clauses may be difficult to enforce in the courts.

These are the key findings from this past week’s Internet survey of CEOs and business leaders on the COMPAS panel. The weekly business survey is undertaken for Canadian Business magazine under sponsorship of BDO Dunwoody LLP.

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