Is it legal for a company to ask you to install pirated software on customer computers?
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Is it legal for a company to ask you to install pirated software on customer computers?
Asked on July 2, 2015 under Employment Labor Law, Massachusetts
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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
In a word--no. It is not legal to ask an employee to do anything illegal. That said, bear in mind that employment is employment at will (unless you have a written employment contract to the contrary) and your employer could fire you for not doing what they say. While you may well be able to then bring a lawsuit for wrongful termination and receive compesation, you'll be on the back foot, as it were--out of a job and suing to get money. While that is not a reason to do something illegal, you have to be mentally prepared for the consequences, and then plan to speak with an attorney right away (if/when any action is taken against you) about bringing a case.
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