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Hi Everyone,
Hope you're all having a nice end to the week.
I had a question in terms of freelancers and contractors.
We're looking to possibly bring a writer or two in house on a part-time basis. But the two candidates write for our competition.
As freelancers, I feel it's fair game for them to write for whomever they want. But if they're in-house, what kind of restrictions would be fair or best practice?
Thanks in advance for your time and advice!
Add a non-compete clause to their employment contracts. This will prohibit them from working with your competitions while in contract with your company. It's left for them to accept it or leave it.
As in-house writers, it's unprofessional to work for two competitors. I mean, they have access to confidential information in your company, and can tell your competitions what they shouldn't know.
I totally agree with Rosemary. A full-time writer shouldn't work with the competition when working with you.
I would say noncompete is fine, but I'd keep it as limited as possible and list specific competitors they cannot write for. Personally, I think it stinks to just have a vague noncompete that seems like it could apply to nearly any company when that isn't the intention. Just list competitors you actually care that they don't write for.
I was going to say same. Only close competitors should be included on that list. Totally with agree Jefferey.
Thanks all! I appreciate the feedback. This is really helpful