Common use of Protected Conduct Clause in Contracts

Protected Conduct. I acknowledge and agree that if I am compelled to disclose information via court order, subpoena, or other legal mandate, I will give the Company as much written notice as possible under the circumstances, will refrain from use or disclosure for as long as the law allows, and will cooperate with the Company to protect such information, including taking every reasonable step to protect against unnecessary disclosure. However, nothing in this Agreement, including the foregoing, prevents me from communicating with the EEOC, the SEC, the DOL, or any other governmental authority, making a report in good faith and with a reasonable belief of any violations of law or regulation to a governmental authority, or cooperating with or participating in a legal proceeding relating to such violations.