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If you think a non-compete is bad, look at something like a non-disparagement clause. I'd recommend anyone who encounters a Non-disparagement clause (in this c
by bargl 8y ago
If you think a non-compete is bad, look at something like a non-disparagement clause.
I'd recommend anyone who encounters a Non-disparagement clause (in this case strictly in a employment agreement) in a contract walk away from said contract.
I am not a lawyer this is not legal advice.
- galaxyLogic 8y agoI walked away from such a contract because I thought it would seem to limit my freedom of speech. And I didn't want to work for people who in essence said I could never criticize them in any way. That's a form of abuse, of mental slavery. Now I understand a contract that says some things should be kept confidential. But say what if your employer commits a crime and you contract says you are not allowed to talk about it?
- travisjungroth 8y ago> But say what if your employer commits a crime and you contract says you are not allowed to talk about it? If I remember right, that case is explicitly covered under whistleblower laws.
- __jal 8y agoContracts involving illegal acts are not enforceable. And I'm with you - I've never been shy with my viewpoints and refuse to start now. There's no way I'd sign a non-disparagement. In fact, it would be interesting to compile a list of companies that do. It would increase both job-market efficiency and help rectify a bit of consumer informational asymmetry. (If I know former employees are gagged, I'm going to discount company claims on the assumption that they wanted the gags for a reason.)
- bargl 8y agoI will, in the future, walk away from any contract that contains a non-disparagement clause. It is not worth it.
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