Definition
A contractual provision preventing employees from saying negative things about the company publicly, often included in severance agreements.
Example Usage
The severance package included a non-disparagement clause preventing her from speaking negatively about the company on social media or in interviews.
Origin
Legal terminology from employment contracts, formalized in the 1990s onwards.
Fun Fact
Non-disparagement clauses are difficult to enforce and many jurisdictions limit their scope, but companies include them anyway.
Source: Employment law terminology
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