Author: Doug Mudford

Question: In exchange for a severance bonus, I agreed not to say disparaging things about my former employer. How long do I have to keep quiet about the #%@&* ?

Answer: This is an employment contract question, so we need to review the document language. But in California, several principles apply.

An employer and employee can agree in writing about post-employment conduct. The employee may get a severance bonus for not working for a competitor or discussing sensitive company data or not disparaging the old company. Continue Reading →