#50: No More Silencing
Companies have been put on notice that they can no longer impose silencing measures on laid-off employees in exchange for severance packages. The National Labor Relations Board has emphasized that such practices violate employees’ rights. Specifically, employers can no longer include broadly written confidentiality clauses that prevent employees from discussing the terms of their severance agreements.
Besides that, broadly written non-disparagement clauses that restrict employees from discussing their employment terms and conditions with third parties are no longer permissible. This development signifies a shift towards greater transparency and employee rights, ensuring that individuals can freely discuss and share their employment experiences without the threat of repercussions from their former employers.