Employee Confidentiality Policy

In addition to implementing written confidentiality/nondisclosure agreements, a confidentiality policy can remind employees of their ongoing responsibility to protect the company’s trade secrets, customer data and other confidential information.

Policy Drafting Tips:

• Identify the types/categories of confidential information;
• Instruct employees what to do if uncertain whether a document or other material contains confidential information;
• Prohibit unauthorized divulgence or removal of confidential or proprietary information;
• Permit disclosure of unlawful acts in the workplace; and
• Ensure the policy does not deter or prohibit discussions about employment terms and conditions.

Take-Aways:

Implement, regularly review and update as needed a comprehensive, clearly written handbook.

We trust this series will inform employers on the importance of having a well-written handbook to assist new hires, existing employees, and management alike. To purchase our template handbook and accompanying forms or for more information, please contact Office Manager Aimee Rosales at 626.583.6600 or email her at officemgr@tbowleslaw.com.

See also:

• Handbook Helper Episode 6 – Positive Punishment – Progressive Discipline Policy(July 20, 2022)
• Handbook Helper Episode 5 – Golden Rules – Workplace Conduct Policy (July 8, 2022)
• The Need for Written Employment Agreement – Well-Drafted Contracts Eliminate Uncertainty and Ambiguity (March 30, 2018)

Cindy Bamforth
July 29, 2022