Common use of Protected Activities Clause in Contracts

Protected Activities. Nothing in this Agreement shall in any way limit or prohibit Recipient from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means filing a charge or complaint, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating with, any state, federal, or other governmental agency, including the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Engagement Opportunity Commission, and the National Labor Relations Board. Notwithstanding any restrictions set forth in this Agreement, Recipient is not required to obtain authorization from the Company prior to disclosing information to, or communicating with, such agencies, nor is Recipient obligated to advise the Company as to any such disclosures or communications. Notwithstanding, in making any such disclosures or communications, Recipient shall take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company Confidential Information to any parties other than the relevant government agencies. “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications, and that any such disclosure without the Company’s written consent shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement.