Contractual Employment Issues in High Court and County Court

Abstract

Abstract This chapter discusses contractual employment issues in the high court and county court. It cites how contracts form the employment relationship basis and claims may emerge out of the contractual relationships. While employees may bring claims for unpaid remuneration under their contracts of employment, employers may bring claims based upon the express and implied duties of the contract of employment. The chapter explains the actions based on the contract of employment before the civil courts falling under the categories of employee claims concerning breach of terms, employment relationship, and post-termination restrictions. It clarifies how the employee may be subject to post-termination restraints with respect to confidential information extending beyond an employer’s trade secrets.