If you are going through the hiring process and your new employer asks you to sign a non-disclosure agreement, you should understand what you are signing before putting pen to paper. The purpose of the agreement is to ensure employees do not share confidential...
What could happen if I break an NDA?
A non-disclosure agreement is a common inclusion in employment contracts or agreements. The main intent is to protect your employer's intellectual property and other ideas. It prevents you from sharing information about the company. If your break an NDA, the main...
3 noncompete agreement myths debunked
A resource that some employers use to limit competition and preserve employee loyalty is non-compete agreements. This type of arrangement is standard for many white-collar positions that involve employment contracts. Whether you are in the process of transitioning to...
2 clauses to look for in executive contracts
The demand for leadership skills and technical ability is high. The demand is even higher if you have both of those things in combination. Still, that does not mean that every deal you get from headhunters — even from promising companies — is a good one. Some...
How NDAs help to fuel corporate corruption
Over the past few years, non-disclosure agreements have earned a bad reputation in the media. Americans are learning more and more about how corporations use NDAs to silence unethical and even illegal practices. Because of this, many professionals now refer to them as...
Former Fox host wants sexual harassment NDAs removed
Despite increased attention to sexual harassment on the job, Texans and people across the nation are still subjected to inappropriate behavior at work. Sometimes, people who are victimized will take solace and be inspired to speak out by prominent individuals who...
An overview of non-disclosure agreements
Companies and individuals in Texas may have information that they would like to keep secret. If the information got out, it could hinder a company's ability to retain its competitive edge. It could also violate a person's privacy or otherwise put an individual in a...
Avoid these mistakes when drafting your company’s NDA
Sometimes the success or potential success of a business is dependent on trade secrets and confidential information about the business. Many of the top companies use non-disclosure agreements (NDA) to protect their sensitive data from industry competitors and the...
3 Things to consider before signing an NDA
When you accept a new job, your company may ask you to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). You may find yourself wondering what an NDA is, or whether you should even sign it. Before you put your pen to paper, there are some elements you may want to consider. What...
