Anonymous
Post 09/13/2015 15:58     Subject: Non Disclosure.....what would you do?
OP here with an update.

I have not yet responded to their request but have decided that I will not be signing anything. Should I let them know in an email or just let it go and say nothing?
Anonymous
Post 09/13/2015 14:50     Subject: Non Disclosure.....what would you do?
I'm not a nanny, I'm an au pair HM. Don't sign it, for the exact reason you said- it opens you up to litigation.

You told her you have no intention to air her business. That should be enough. And there is no incentive (eg, severance pay) to sign. If she offered severance, then I would say to sign it. But she didn't. You've got to give in order to get.
Anonymous
Post 09/11/2015 20:29     Subject: Non Disclosure.....what would you do?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Usually that's in a separation agreement and they pay you severance. If there's no financial incentive then too bad for them, you don't sign.


This. The severance is typically the consideration for signing the contract. If it's not worth anything to them to have you sign, I wouldn't sign.

Agree. DO NOT SIGN.
Anonymous
Post 09/11/2015 19:38     Subject: Non Disclosure.....what would you do?
No. Just no. A non-disclosure agreement is a contract. A breach of that contract (even unintentional) exposes you to liability. There's no benefit to you in signing this and only risk. Just ignore the email.
Anonymous
Post 09/11/2015 12:07     Subject: Non Disclosure.....what would you do?
Dont do it. It smells fishy.
Anonymous
Post 09/11/2015 11:19     Subject: Non Disclosure.....what would you do?
She is up to no good. Stop responding to her.
Anonymous
Post 09/11/2015 09:34     Subject: Non Disclosure.....what would you do?
Anonymous wrote:Usually that's in a separation agreement and they pay you severance. If there's no financial incentive then too bad for them, you don't sign.


This. The severance is typically the consideration for signing the contract. If it's not worth anything to them to have you sign, I wouldn't sign.
Anonymous
Post 09/11/2015 01:30     Subject: Non Disclosure.....what would you do?
Let us know how it goes OP. I'm neutral on whether you should sign it...trust your gut and good sense...but wish you the best and hope these people leave you alone.
Anonymous
Post 09/11/2015 00:59     Subject: Non Disclosure.....what would you do?
Usually that's in a separation agreement and they pay you severance. If there's no financial incentive then too bad for them, you don't sign.
Anonymous
Post 09/10/2015 22:12     Subject: Non Disclosure.....what would you do?
Anonymous wrote:They fired you. Technically you could apply for unemployment but its not worth it for a week to have it on your record for when you may really need it. I would email her and say that you have appreciated the employment, wish her family the best and tell her that you will not be signing any agreement as you are no longer working for her family. End all communication. She's upset and reacted poorly.


I agree with this poster. The lady is obviously a few sandwiches short of a picnic basket, it's best to be done with her. If she wanted/needed this paper signed it should have been in the beginning of employment. Good luck with your new position OP and be thankful to be rid of that family
Anonymous
Post 09/10/2015 21:36     Subject: Non Disclosure.....what would you do?
Nannies need to stop behaving like doormats to be walked on all day.
Anonymous
Post 09/10/2015 21:32     Subject: Non Disclosure.....what would you do?
I am PP. I WOULD NOT sign their after-the-fact ass-covering document.
Anonymous
Post 09/10/2015 21:31     Subject: Non Disclosure.....what would you do?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:There's only one shameless person here encouraging the poor nanny to be a doormat. Enough is enough of that.


Yes, we all heard you, PP. Now please - stop. NP here and I don;t agree with the PP but I am certainly not going to sink into name calling.

Grow the fuck up, PP.


NP here, and I get it- you're trying so hard not to 'sink,' but can't help but talk like trash. Every day is a new day, PP. Try harder.
Anonymous
Post 09/10/2015 20:41     Subject: Non Disclosure.....what would you do?
They fired you. Technically you could apply for unemployment but its not worth it for a week to have it on your record for when you may really need it. I would email her and say that you have appreciated the employment, wish her family the best and tell her that you will not be signing any agreement as you are no longer working for her family. End all communication. She's upset and reacted poorly.
Anonymous
Post 09/10/2015 19:33     Subject: Non Disclosure.....what would you do?
Anonymous wrote:Another vote here for Do Not Sign. They obviously have something up their sleeve. Happens all the time.



OP here this is what I am concerned about. I feel like signing now is opening me up to unnecessary legal action. The mom was livid when I gave notice. I have gone over and over in my head why they are pushing this now and I just don't understand. I would have gladly signed upon hire but the sequence of this makes me think twice.

As for two weeks severance I didn't get any. She let me go immediately, however I was smart enough to wait for my check to clear before telling them. Also I was lucky that my new job had a flex start date so I was only out one weeks pay. When I let my new employer know that I was available immediately she arrange to have me overlap with old nanny and paid us both.