req: CFI job advice

Bob Fry wrote:
"GM" == Gattman writes:

GM Most recently I had to sign a contract rider for a job I
GM already have that says I won't badmouth the company for six
GM months after I quit.

To get even more off-topic, that seems unenforceable, I violation of
the free speech clause of the US Constitution. Non-disclosure of
company secrets, sure. Non-compete, maybe. Non-trash-talk?


How is it a violation of the 1st amendment? Nobody is forcing him to
sign the agreement. He is self-censoring and that isn't a violation of
the Constitution.

Matt

"MW" == Matt Whiting writes:

MW How is it a violation of the 1st amendment? Nobody is forcing
MW him to sign the agreement. He is self-censoring and that
MW isn't a violation of the Constitution.

It may be. A voluntary agreement to be a slave is void in the USA,
because slavery--even voluntary--is unconstitutional.
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On Aug 31, 6:13 am, Bob Fry wrote:
"MW" == Matt Whiting writes:

MW How is it a violation of the 1st amendment? Nobody is forcing
MW him to sign the agreement. He is self-censoring and that
MW isn't a violation of the Constitution.

It may be. A voluntary agreement to be a slave is void in the USA,
because slavery--even voluntary--is unconstitutional.

No, we sign these agreements all the time in my industry. The courts
have provided guidelines for companies for these agreements. As I
recall they must be of reasonable time (usually 1-2 years), reasonable
scope (topics, etc), and reasonable geography.

-Robert