Employees may not disclose confidential information or trade secrets to anyone outside the Company without appropriate authorization. Confidential information may include internal reports, financials, client lists, methods of production, or other internal business-related communications. Trade secrets may include information regarding the development of systems, processes, products, design, instruments, formulas, and technology. Confidential information may only be disclosed or discussed with those who need the information. Conversations of a confidential nature should not be held within earshot of the public or clients.
When any inquiry is made regarding an employee, former employee, client, or customer, the inquiry should be forwarded to a manager or Human Resources without comment from the employee.
This policy is intended to impress upon employees the need for discretion at all times and is not intended to inhibit normal business communications. In addition, nothing in this policy is intended to infringe upon employee rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act.
