What Breach and Enforcement of a Non-Compete Mean
Breach and enforcement of a non-compete restriction follow a mechanism clearly defined by the Georgian Labour Code. The essence of the restriction is that the employee does not use the knowledge and qualification acquired in performing the employment contract for the benefit of the employer's competitor — an obligation that may extend for 6 months after the termination of the relationship, provided the employer pays the employee during that period remuneration not lower than the amount existing at termination.
On the enforcement side there are two routes. On the facts of a breach the employer claims compensation of the damage: damage caused by violation of the requirements of this article is compensated under the procedure established by Georgian legislation. In an individual employment relationship, damage caused by one party to the other is likewise compensated under the general procedure — the relationship is bilateral, and either party may claim damages.