Protected Activity Not Prohibited Clause Example with 73 Variations from Business Contracts

This page contains Protected Activity Not Prohibited clauses in business contracts and legal agreements. An example clause is provided at the top of the page, followed by clauses with minor variations. You can view the text differences by selecting the "Show Differences" option.
Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will in any way limit or prohibit you from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, "Protected Activity" means filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, or local governmental agency or commission, including the U.S.... Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the "Government Agencies"). You understand that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You further understand that "Protected Activity" does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual's attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order. View More Arrow

Variations of a "Protected Activity Not Prohibited" Clause from Business Contracts

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Executive understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will in any way limit or prohibit you Executive from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, "Protected Activity" means will mean filing a charge, charge or complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, with, any state, ...federal, or local other governmental agency or commission, agency, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the "Government Agencies"). You understand with the understanding that Executive cannot recover any monetary relief for any such claims, unless such a waiver is prohibited by law. Notwithstanding any restrictions set forth in connection with such Protected Activity, you are permitted this Agreement, Executive understands that Executive is not required to disclose documents or other obtain authorization from the Company prior to disclosing information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, communicating with, such agencies, nor is Executive obligated to advise the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Company as to any such disclosures or communications. Notwithstanding, in making any such disclosures or communications, Executive agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You relevant government agencies. Executive further understand understands that "Protected Activity" does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in communications, and that any such disclosure without the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by Company's written consent shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual's attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order. View More Arrow
Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Executive understands that nothing in this Agreement Transition Agreement, or in any other agreement between you and or policy of the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Executive from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, "Protected Activity" means Protected Activity includes filing and/or pursuing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any invest...igation or proceeding that may be conducted by, by any federal, state, federal, or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the "Government ("Government Agencies"). You understand Executive understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are he is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Executive agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information Confidential Information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Executive further understand understands that "Protected Activity" does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in communications or attorney work product. 4 10. Mutual Nondisparagement. Executive agrees to refrain from any disparagement, defamation, libel, or slander of any of the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right Releasees, and agrees to engage in Protected Activity refrain from any tortious interference with the contracts and relationships of any of the Releasees. The Company agrees to refrain from making any disparaging statements about Executive. Executive understands that conflicts with, or is contrary to, the Company's obligations under this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant Section extend only to the Defend Trade Secrets Act Company's current executive officers and members of 2016, you are notified that its Board of Directors and only for so long as each officer or member is an individual will not be held criminally employee or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for Director of the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual's attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order. Company. View More Arrow
Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Executive understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Executive from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, "Protected Activity" means shall mean filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, ...state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the "Government ("Government Agencies"). You understand Executive understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Executive is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Executive agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Executive further understand understands that "Protected Activity" does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your Executive's right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant 0 42. Nondisparagement. Executive agrees to refrain from any disparagement, defamation, libel, or slander of any of the Releasees, and agrees to refrain from any tortious interference with the contracts and relationships of any of the Releasees. Executive shall direct any inquiries by potential future employers to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual's attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order. Company's human resources department. View More Arrow
Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Executive understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Executive from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, "Protected Activity" means shall mean filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, ...state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the "Government ("Government Agencies"). You understand Executive understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Executive is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Executive agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Executive further understand understands that "Protected Activity" does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your Executive's right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant 0 13. Nondisparagement. Executive agrees to refrain from any disparagement, defamation, libel, or slander of any of the Releasees, and agrees to refrain from any tortious interference with the contracts and relationships of any of the Releasees. Executive shall direct any inquiries by potential future employers to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual's attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order. Company's human resources department. View More Arrow
Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will in any way limit or prohibit you from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, "Protected Activity" means filing a charge, charge or complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, with, any state, federal, or local other governmental agency or commissi...on, agency, including but not limited to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the "Government Agencies"). You Board. Notwithstanding any restrictions set forth in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, you understand that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are permitted not required to disclose documents or other obtain authorization from the Company prior to disclosing information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, communicating with, such agencies, nor are you obligated to advise the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Company as to any such disclosures or communications. In making any such disclosures or communications, you agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under Confidential Information (within the meaning of the Confidentiality Agreement Covenant Agreement) to any parties other than the Government Agencies. relevant government agencies. You further understand that "Protected Activity" Protected Activity does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in communications, and that any such disclosure without the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by Company's written consent will constitute a material breach of this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to You acknowledge that the Company has provided you with notice in compliance with the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are notified that an individual will not 2016 regarding immunity from liability for limited disclosures of trade secrets. The full text of the notice is attached in Exhibit A. -3- 11. Governing Law; Venue. All questions concerning the construction, validity and interpretation of this Agreement and the exhibits hereto shall be held criminally or civilly liable under governed by and construed in accordance with the domestic laws of the State of Utah, without giving effect to any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation choice of law may disclose or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the trade secret State of Utah or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Utah. Any lawsuit arising out of or in any way related to this Agreement to the individual's attorney and use the trade secret information Parties' relationship hereunder shall be brought only in those state or federal courts having jurisdiction over actions arising in Salt Lake County in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order. State of Utah. View More Arrow
Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will in any way limit or prohibit you from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, "Protected Activity" means filing a charge, charge or complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, with, any state, federal, or local other governmental agency or commissi...on, agency, including but not limited to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the "Government Agencies"). You Board. Notwithstanding any restrictions set forth in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, you understand that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are permitted not required to disclose documents or other obtain authorization from the Company prior to disclosing information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, communicating with, such agencies, nor are you obligated to advise the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Company as to any such disclosures or communications. In making any such disclosures or communications, you agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under Confidential Information (within the meaning of the Confidentiality Agreement Covenant Agreement) to any parties other than the Government Agencies. relevant government agencies. You further understand that "Protected Activity" Protected Activity does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in communications, and that any such disclosure without the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by Company's written consent will constitute a material breach of this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to You acknowledge that the Company has provided you with notice in compliance with the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are notified that an individual will not 2016 regarding immunity from liability for limited disclosures of trade secrets. The full text of the notice is attached in Exhibit A. -3- 12. Governing Law; Venue. All questions concerning the construction, validity and interpretation of this Agreement and the exhibits hereto shall be held criminally or civilly liable under governed by and construed in accordance with the domestic laws of the State of California, without giving effect to any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation choice of law may disclose or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the trade secret State of California or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of California. Any lawsuit arising out of or in any way related to this Agreement to the individual's attorney and use the trade secret information Parties' relationship hereunder shall be brought only in those state or federal courts having jurisdiction over actions arising in San Francisco County in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order. State of California. View More Arrow
Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing I understand that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you me from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For 7 purposes of this Agreement, "Protected Activity" means filing a charge, charge or complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, with, any state, federal, or local ...other governmental agency or commission, agency, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the "Government Agencies"). You Board. Notwithstanding any restrictions set forth in this Agreement, I understand that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are permitted I am not required to disclose documents or other obtain authorization from the Company prior to disclosing information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, communicating with, such agencies, nor am I obligated to advise the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you Company as to any such disclosures or communications. Notwithstanding, in making any such disclosures or communications, I agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement Confidential Information to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You relevant government agencies. I further understand that "Protected Activity" does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in communications, and that any such disclosure without the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by Company's written consent shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to I hereby acknowledge that the Company has provided me with notice in compliance with the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state 2016 regarding immunity from liability for limited disclosures of trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual's attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order. secrets. View More Arrow
Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing You understand that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will in any way limit or prohibit you from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, "Protected Activity" means will mean filing a charge, charge or complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, with, any state, federal, or local... other governmental agency or commission, agency, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the "Government Agencies"). You with the understanding that you cannot recover any monetary relief for any such claims, unless such a waiver is prohibited by law. Notwithstanding any restrictions set forth in this Agreement, you understand that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are permitted not required to disclose documents or other obtain authorization from the Company prior to disclosing information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, communicating with, such agencies, nor are you obligated to advise the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Company as to any such disclosures or communications. Notwithstanding, in making any such disclosures or communications, you agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You relevant government agencies. Employee further understand understands that "Protected Activity" does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in communications, and that any such disclosure without the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by Company's written consent shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual's attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order. View More Arrow
Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Employee understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Employee from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, "Protected Activity" means Protected Activity includes: (i) filing and/or pursuing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may b...e conducted by, by any state, federal, state or local governmental government, agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the "Government Agencies"). You understand ("Government Agencies"); and/or (ii) discussing or disclosing information about unlawful acts in the workplace, such as harassment or discrimination or any other conduct that Employee has reason to believe is unlawful. Employee understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Employee is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Employee agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any Company trade secrets, proprietary information, or confidential information that may constitute Company confidential information under does not involve unlawful acts in the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than workplace or the Government Agencies. You activity otherwise protected herein. Employee further understand understands that "Protected Activity" Protected Activity does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. communications or attorney work product. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your Employee's right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph Section is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Employee is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual's attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order. 5 13.Non-Disparagement. Subject to the Protected Activity Not Prohibited Section or as otherwise required by law, Employee agrees to refrain from any significant disparagement, defamation, libel, or slander of the Releasees, and agrees to refrain from any significant tortious interference with the Releasees' contracts and relationships. Employee shall direct any inquiries by potential future employers to the Company's Chief of Human Resource Operations. Except as required by law, the Company agrees to refrain from any significant disparagement, defamation, libel, or slander of Employee, and agrees to refrain from any significant tortious interference with Employee's contracts and relationships. The Company's obligations in this Section shall be limited to the Company's C-suite level executive officers and the Company's authorized spokespersons to the outside world as of the Effective Date of this Agreement, and only for so long as they hold those positions within the Company, provided, however, that the Company shall also notify those employees who, as of the Effective Date of this Agreement, regularly attend the Company's weekly call with the CEO of the obligations in this Section and shall direct them to also fully comply with the Company's obligations in this Section. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties agree that internal communications within the Company related to Employee's employment with the Company for purposes reasonably related to the Company's management of its operations and business affairs are not prohibited by this Section. View More Arrow
Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and or the Company, as applicable, will in any way limit or prohibit you from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, "Protected Activity" means filing a charge, charge or complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, with, any state, federal, or local other governmental agency or commi...ssion, agency, including but not limited to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the "Government Agencies"). You Board. Notwithstanding any restrictions set forth in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you or the Company, as applicable, you understand that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are permitted not required to disclose documents or other obtain authorization from the Company prior to disclosing information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, communicating with, such agencies, nor are you obligated to advise the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Company as to any such disclosures or communications. In making any such disclosures or communications, you agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may -3- constitute Company confidential information under Confidential Information (within the Confidentiality Agreement meaning of the EIACA) to any parties other than the Government Agencies. relevant government agencies. You further understand that "Protected Activity" does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in communications, and that any such disclosure without the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by Company's written consent will constitute a material breach of this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to You acknowledge that the Company has provided you with notice in compliance with the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state 2016 regarding immunity from liability for limited disclosures of trade secret law for secrets. The full text of the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) notice is made attached in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual's attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order. Exhibit A. View More Arrow