What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Georgia
My position at a local hospital was eliminated. I received a severance package as compensation for 22 years. To receive this money I had to sign an agreement. Basically this agreement states I would not speak badly of my former employer. I have found out that the manager of the department I worked for is stating I was fired instead of "laid off" or "let go." And also that I had a "bad attitude" along with other negative statements, non of which have been documented or even mentioned in any yearly employee evaluations. Not only did he tell a former coworker this but he has also told another local printing company. That alone could have had a negative impact on me finding another job. Luckily I was fortunate to locate another job almost immediately so the statements had no impact. But if I am not allowed to say bad or negative things about my former employer can he say bad or negative things about me?
My position at a local hospital was eliminated. I received a severance package as compensation for 22 years. To receive this money I had to sign an agreement. Basically this agreement states I would not speak badly of my former employer. I have found out that the manager of the department I worked for is stating I was fired instead of "laid off" or "let go." And also that I had a "bad attitude" along with other negative statements, non of which have been documented or even mentioned in any yearly employee evaluations. Not only did he tell a former coworker this but he has also told another local printing company. That alone could have had a negative impact on me finding another job. Luckily I was fortunate to locate another job almost immediately so the statements had no impact. But if I am not allowed to say bad or negative things about my former employer can he say bad or negative things about me?