Should You Sign That NDA?

Want to work for President Trump?

If youre working in any company with trade secrets, youre likely to sign an NDA in some form.

But should we accept them unconditionally?

Why do companies have NDAs?

Its part of what may give them a consumer advantage in some ways, she said.

In the most basic terms, the formula to Coca-Cola, thats proprietary information.

People who know the formula would have to sign an NDA as to its existence.

Still, you should always have an attorney review the agreement if possible.

They just start signing away.

So what should you look out for while signing an NDA?

For one, the definition and broadness of confidential information.

And look out for the term, too.

Is the NDA for life?

Or does it have a strict two-year term?

Yes, but you could face legal consequences (most of the time, monetary penalties.

Jail isnt a real threat).

Again, if the contract is too vague or the term has lapsed, you could feasibly break one.

According toNPR, if the information youre keeping secret is public domain knowledge, youre also likely fine.

NDAs also never prohibit you from talking to law enforcement, should the situation necessitate it.

Of course, there are also whistleblower laws.

More often than not, it may be a simple company policy, so youre likely fine.

So take time to vet your new workplace in your first few days.

Both Obama and Clinton did not require NDAs from White House staff (with a fewnoted exceptions).

Yes, yes he is.

Will we ever find out anything from White House senior staff or interns?

So it looks like well be hearing (and reading) a lot from Trumps staff very soon.

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