The Government has once again turned its attention to non-compete clauses, announcing plans to reform their use in employment contracts. While the aim is to support innovation and make it easier for start-ups and scale-ups to attract talent, the detail remains unclear. As past attempts at reform have shown, there can be a long road between consultation, policy announcements and legislation. Employment Partner, Tom McLaughlin explores what has been proposed so far, the history of previous reform efforts, and the potential implications for employers if changes do move forward.