Common use of Solicitation and Hiring Clause in Contracts

Solicitation and Hiring. Except as expressly set forth herein, during the Term and for a period of twelve (12) months thereafter, Service Provider shall not directly or indirectly recruit for employment in a position involved in the performance of Service Provider's obligations under this Agreement, any employees of DIR or a DIR Customer or individual DIR Contractors without the prior approval of DIR. Except as expressly set forth herein, including, without limitation, in connection with the expiration or any termination of this Agreement, during the Term and for a period of twelve (12) months thereafter, DIR shall not solicit for employment, directly or indirectly any employee of Service Provider involved in the performance of Service Provider's obligations under this Agreement without the prior consent of Service Provider. In each case, the prohibition on solicitation and hiring shall extend ninety (90) days after the termination of the employee's employment or, in the case of Service Provider employees, the cessation of his or her involvement in the performance of Services under this Agreement. This provision shall not operate or be construed to prevent or limit any employee's right to practice his or her profession or to utilize his or her skills for another employer or to restrict any employee's freedom of movement or association.