Example: The following non-disparagement clause would be unlawful under Government Code section 12964.5: “Former Employee agrees that they will not make any statement, directly or indirectly, verbally or in writing, that would cause harm or embarrassment to the Company.” claims in a separation agreement?
Subject to the Protected Activity Not Prohibited section, Employee 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.
A neutral reference check means a reference you've listed on your job application, when contacted by your potential employer, gives a neutral answer when asked about your past employment. Rather than giving praise or bad-mouthing you, the reference will simply give neutral information.
It is generally unlawful in California for an employer's severance agreement to state that you may not compete against the employer in a future job.
A neutral reference clause is a provision in an employment separation or settlement agreement where the employer agrees to provide only basic information about a former employee, typically limited to dates of employment and job title, without any positive or negative commentary.