Q: My employer has paid for a class. I was given a NDA from the organization teaching the class. What can I disclose?
They received money for a class. Do they have to declare something is confidential to be covered? Can my employer ask me to share what I learned with management and staff?
A: In Pennsylvania, when you sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for a class paid for by your employer, the terms of the NDA dictate what information is considered confidential and what can be disclosed. Typically, NDAs require specific mention of what constitutes confidential information, which often includes proprietary methods, materials, and any content explicitly labeled as confidential. However, general knowledge gained from the class that doesn’t fall under these confidential categories can usually be shared. Your employer can ask you to share what you've learned with management and staff as long as it doesn’t violate the NDA's terms. It’s essential to review the NDA carefully to understand what is considered confidential and ensure compliance when sharing information from the class.
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