Often, when a prospective employee is about to get hired or when an employee is being offered a new role within a company, he or she will become privy to certain private or sensitive business information. To keep this information private, employers will often require the employee in question to sign a non-disclosure agreement. That said, doing so can carry various potential consequences. Whether you are currently being asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement as an employee or you are being accused of allegedly violating a non-disclosure agreement, you should strongly consider speaking with a knowledgeable New York City employment agreement lawyer as soon as possible. Read on and reach out to Mirza Law today to learn more about these agreements and how our legal team can help you navigate every step of the legal process ahead.
What is the purpose of a non-disclosure agreement?
The primary purpose of drafting a non-disclosure agreement is to ensure employees don’t use or sell private information to other companies. Typically, this will include information pertaining to certain clients, trade secrets, marking strategies, and more. Though signing a non-disclosure agreement is more beneficial to the employer, it doesn’t mean it’s unfair to the employee. In most cases, non-disclosure agreements are fair to both parties, but it’s paramount that you read the fine print before you sign such an agreement, because if you’re accused of violating one, you’ll likely face a wide range of penalties. Our legal team can look over your agreement and help ensure you’re making the right decision by signing it.
What should I do if I’m accused of violating a non-disclosure agreement in New York City?
If you’re accused of violating a non-disclosure agreement, you likely can refer to the agreement itself to get an idea of the potential penalties you may face. That said, there are times when these agreements may be considered too large in scope, thereby rendering the accusations against you invalid, or, in some cases, you may not actually be guilty of violating the agreement at all. In any case, if you’re accused of violating such an agreement, you should strongly consider hiring competent legal representation who can defend you at every turn.
The bottom line is that these agreements are frequently complex and very meaningful documents, and if improperly drafted or unfairly executed, people can suffer real consequences as a result. Our experienced legal team is here to prevent that from happening. Give Mirza Law a call today or contact us online to learn more about how we can help guide you through every step of the legal process ahead.