A legal issue that might be more subtle is contractual obligations concerning sponsored research. When an industry sponsor is funding part of the research and that sponsor requires a copy of any document that discloses the research, the area might not be so clear cut. Other hot topics, say attorneys, are confidentiality agreements and trade secrets. This is especially important in the biotech industry, where scientists have more of a tendency to jump from job to job, than in other sectors. What he and others caution is that even if you don't have a written agreement with your employer, there may still be an implied requirement of confidentiality.
Most companies use employment agreements only for senior executives.
That's what they're getting paid for. And when leaving a company, they're subject to confidentiality agreements. Inc. All rights reserved. We welcome your opinion.