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Re:Ask HN: Who is firing? by noescape on Wednesday November 02, 2016 @09:22PM (#12860876)
This is a really good question. It seems a non-disparagement clause waives one's right to the first amendment.

http://www.jaburgwilk.com/news-publications/what-is-a-non-di...

Is this right?

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Re:Ask HN: Who is firing? by JBlue42 on Wednesday November 02, 2016 @10:45PM (#12861237)
Whenever I had to sign one after a lay-off I checked with lawyer friends first. They are not really enforceable.
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Re:Ask HN: Who is firing? by noescape on Thursday November 03, 2016 @08:48AM (#12863506)
Can you explain what you mean by "really enforceable"? Does it mean that they often don't get enforced, but are legally binding -- or does it mean they're illegal?

If they're legally binding then that's still bad.

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Re:Ask HN: Who is firing? by wayn3 on Friday November 04, 2016 @09:08PM (#12877545)
you can not waive your first amendment rights. inalienable rights can't be alienated by yourself either.
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