Can my boss forbid me from writing a book because he doesn’t want to be associated with the subject matter?
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Can my boss forbid me from writing a book because he doesn’t want to be associated with the subject matter?
I have no intention of mentioning him or his company in any way in the book.
Asked on March 16, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Your boss can't prevent you from writing this book, however he can terminate your employment if you do. That is unless you are afforded protection against such an action under the terms of an employment contract or union agreement. Otherwise, as an "at will" worker, your company can set the conditions of employment much as it sees fit, absent some form of legally actionable discrimination.
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