My wife is in sales and just gave her two week notice to her current employer that she's leaving to go work for a competitor. They mentioned today that they wanted her to sign something before she left. We don't know for sure what it is but it's likely to be some sort of confidentiality, non-compete letter.

Other than goodwill, is there any reason why she should consider signing something like this before leaving?

My advice to her has been that she's under no obligation to sign anything before leaving a company and she'd just be exposing herself to more risk than necessary by signing it. Am I missing anything?

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Posted by Cash

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Member since Feb 2005

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Posted on 10/3/11 at 9:13 pm to Pheeze

Hell no

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Posted by TheHiddenFlask

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Posted on 10/3/11 at 9:33 pm to Pheeze

I'm going with a big NO.

....unless it's the back of her last paycheck, before she deposits it.

If nothing else, get her to bring it home so you can read over it.

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Posted by tigeralum06

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Posted on 10/3/11 at 9:57 pm to Pheeze

She should not. Although I doubt the contract would be perfected if they don't pay her anything.

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Posted by Will Cover

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Posted on 10/3/11 at 10:07 pm to Pheeze

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Should my wife sign this?

Tell her to bring it home before she signs it, as she wants to make sure you are part of the process (she can tell them that she always consults with you for your advice and opinion before making a decision).

If they want a signature right then and there, tell her to politely decline.

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Posted by Rev1897

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Posted on 10/4/11 at 8:21 am to Pheeze

Find a lawyer to tell you the answer but my non-legal opinion is absolutely NOT.

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