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Need assistance with my ex employer "bolt" who is trying to enforce compete clause

Under Estonian law, a post-employment non-compete clause is not automatically enforceable simply because it is included in the employment contract.

According to §§ 23–24 of the Employment Contracts Act, a non-compete restriction must be necessary to protect the employer’s legitimate economic interests and must be reasonably limited in terms of subject matter, geographical area and duration. After termination of employment, the restriction may apply for a maximum of one year. Most importantly, the employer must pay the former employee reasonable monthly compensation for the entire period during which the post-employment non-compete restriction applies.

Therefore, whether Bolt can enforce the clause depends on the exact wording of your employment contract, the nature of your former position, the work you intend to undertake and whether Bolt is paying the compensation required by law. A non-compete clause that does not meet the statutory requirements may be void or unenforceable.

If Bolt has already made a claim against you or threatened legal action, I recommend having the employment contract and Bolt’s correspondence reviewed by an employment lawyer. You may also seek information from the Labour Inspectorate, and an employment-related dispute may generally be brought before the Labour Dispute Committee or a court.