Wrongful termination

[EQUALPARTNER]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ
IS IT ILLEGAL FOR A COMPANY TO FIRE AN EMPLOYEE FOR REFUSING TO SIGN A REQUIRED CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT?

 

[Zigner]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ
IS IT ILLEGAL FOR A COMPANY TO FIRE AN EMPLOYEE FOR REFUSING TO SIGN A REQUIRED CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT?

No, perfectly legal.

 

[EQUALPARTNER]

There making us sign a confidentiality contract stating that we can't work for other companies for a period of 1 year if we decide to quit.

 

[ecmst12]

Still legal.

 

[pattytx]

Still legal.

Although, it may or may not be enforceable, depending on the laws in your state regarding noncompetes. Only an attorney in your state versed in contract/employment law would be able to tell you, after reading the agreement in its entirety.