Document background
This Employee Exit NDA is designed for use in Australian jurisdictions when an employee leaves an organization, regardless of the circumstances of their departure (resignation, termination, or mutual agreement). The document should be presented and executed as part of the employee offboarding process, ideally before or on the last day of employment. It covers critical aspects such as the definition and scope of confidential information, duration of confidentiality obligations, requirements for returning company property, and permitted uses of information post-employment. The agreement is structured to comply with Australian federal and state employment laws, including the Fair Work Act 2009, while providing robust protection for the employer's legitimate business interests. It's particularly important for employees who have had access to sensitive information, intellectual property, or strategic business information during their employment.
