I've been working for a software company for some years now. I've seen it grow and finally its maturing into a stable and profitable company. We've never had an official Company Usage Policy, although in the contract, there is mention to keep security in mind etc.
Up comes my manager one day and asks me to sign a new company usage policy. It covers a lot of topics from the use of email, not installing unlicensed stuff to closing the door after you leave.
I'm being asked to sign it, but i'm unsure what to do. Can they force us to sign it, or else terminate our contract? Are they breaking the work contract themselves if they fire us for not signing? I tend to think that we can refuse to sign it, and they can include it in our work contract upon renewal. However, I'm very open to a little discussion from you guys who probably have more experience than me in these things.
Up comes my manager one day and asks me to sign a new company usage policy. It covers a lot of topics from the use of email, not installing unlicensed stuff to closing the door after you leave.
I'm being asked to sign it, but i'm unsure what to do. Can they force us to sign it, or else terminate our contract? Are they breaking the work contract themselves if they fire us for not signing? I tend to think that we can refuse to sign it, and they can include it in our work contract upon renewal. However, I'm very open to a little discussion from you guys who probably have more experience than me in these things.