Careful, your public implication that this is unreasonable may constitute disparagement and be grounds for termination!
What happens if you don't sign? Termination? That probably makes the contract signed under duress and invalid.
In practical terms, what are they gonna do if you "disparage" them after you've left? Sue? Do they have to prove damages, or is there an enforced liquidated damages clause (set amount you agree to pay)?
I would fight it gently using the method tripletao describes, but if push comes to shove it's probably not worth taking too seriously.
What happens if you don't sign? Termination? That probably makes the contract signed under duress and invalid.
In practical terms, what are they gonna do if you "disparage" them after you've left? Sue? Do they have to prove damages, or is there an enforced liquidated damages clause (set amount you agree to pay)?
I would fight it gently using the method tripletao describes, but if push comes to shove it's probably not worth taking too seriously.
IANAL