confidentiality agreement

• gut

  FatHobbit;1423404 wrote:Agreed. Parts of it make complete sense, although I think I couldn't do much with the data I have access to because of hipaa.

  Call me paranoid or skeptical, but as it reads [here] they can conduct any sort of background check on you, even after you've left the firm, and disclose that information to anyone free of liability. That's absolutely DO NOT SIGN.
  
  I wouldn't waste money on a lawyer, at least not yet. I'd object to the clauses, rally support among co-workers, and go as far as telling them to pound salt.
  
  I struggle to imagine a lawyer telling you differently, and you'll just rack-up fees that might be unnecessary. There's the added fact that getting a lawyer involved might actually piss them off more than just speaking directly with your boss and HR.
  
  The simplest and cheapest solution is just to give-up VPN access and not sign. If they really want you or need you to have access, they'll amend it to something more agreeable.
• Zombaypirate

  I had to sign one, but I consider it an act of distress, if you don't sign you don't get the job. I needed the job so I signed.
• queencitybuckeye

  Zombaypirate;1423666 wrote:I had to sign one, but I consider it an act of distress, if you don't sign you don't get the job. I needed the job so I signed.

  If you meant duress, as a legal claim it would likely not fly.
• fan_from_texas

  I sign those things and don't bother reading them. If a term is really unconscionable, a court will throw it out.
• Commander of Awesome

  

  I'll wait for ilshelp to weigh in.
• Zombaypirate

  queencitybuckeye;1423714 wrote:If you meant duress, as a legal claim it would likely not fly.

  yes good catch I meant duress 6 beers in and who knows what comes out LOL. I think it would depend on the situation. In my case I think I would have a decent chance. Though I really never see myself breaking it as I am very happy with my job and my employer.