@LeoBurr @fesshole @the_gneech be careful, as I think some non-disparagement agreements try to go further than usual laws about defamation, so truthfulness might not be a defense. Although if someone else has said the facts publicly, can point people there... maybe.

I'm used to these types of agreements being only for settling suits or when given a severance to get you out the door when there's a potential wrongful termination or other suit. It sucks if they are making regular employees sign it.

I have also seen employers try to make leaving employees sign such things when quitting/laid off, but unless they give you something extra nothing forces you to sign it then.