Understanding Your NDA (and When It Can Be Broken).

Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are commonly used in the business world to protect sensitive information, but they can also be misused to silence employees. Some NDAs illegally restrict an employee's ability to report misconduct to government agencies like the U.S. Department of Labor or the Securities and Exchange Commission. However, these restrictive NDAs are illegal and non-enforceable. Employees have the right to report crimes to law enforcement or regulatory authorities, and companies that engage in these illegal practices can face severe sanctions. Whistleblowers can file confidential and anonymous complaints with the SEC to challenge their NDA without confronting their employer. It is important for individuals to educate themselves on what constitutes an illegal NDA and to know their rights. [Extracted from the article]