An NDA typically prohibits employees from disclosing certain confidential information they learn or have access to during the course of their employment. A sample employee agreement to protect confidential information.Getting a new employee to sign either a confidentiality agreement, nondisclosure agreement, or both is not much trouble for the HR professional. The Act, which becomes effective January 1, 2022, will now apply to employment agreements related to all forms of workplace harassment and discrimination. In California, if an employee breaches a confidentiality agreement, the employer can take legal action against them.