Microsoft, one of the worldwide leaders in software, services and solutions that helped people and businesses had started introducing non-compete clause in service contracts after quite a few of its employees left its services to join Google, a pioneer in web search technologies. The case in point was the first instance when Microsoft took matters to court. This case examines the relevance of the non-compete clause in IT industry in view of the rapidly changing scenario. The case traces the proceedings of a lawsuit filed by Google and Kai-Fu-Lee for violating the non-compete agreement that Lee had signed with Microsoft
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Case study reference no.: HRM0028C
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