Can I contact clients or colleagues after I resign?

Contract bars you from contacting clients or colleagues after you leave? See how non-solicit clauses differ from non-competes and a fair, narrow wording.

The risky clause

For 24 months after leaving, the Employee shall not solicit or accept business from any client or hire or approach any employee of the Company.

Why it is dangerous

A non-solicit is narrower than a non-compete, but a wide one that covers any client or any employee can still stop you from working. Limit it to clients you personally handled in the last 12 months and to active solicitation. Keep confidential information separate. This is general information, not legal advice.

Safer clause to propose

For 6 months after employment the Employee shall not actively solicit clients the Employee personally served in the prior 12 months. General advertising and unsolicited approaches are permitted.

Message to send

Hi [HR Name],

Could the non-solicit cover only clients I personally served in the last 12 months, for 6 months, and exclude general job postings? Thanks, [Your Name]

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between non-solicit and non-compete?

A non-compete blocks you from working for competitors. A non-solicit blocks you from approaching specific clients or staff.

Is a non-solicit enforceable in India?

It depends on scope and facts. Narrow, reasonable ones are more defensible than wide bans.

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