TikTok has a rule that strips workers of their stock if they ever bad-mouth the company: report

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Speaking ill of TikTok reportedly comes at a cost for its workers. Restricted stock unit holders could lose their shares for disparaging TikTok, Fortune reports. The company is facing fresh scrutiny — and a bill calling for it to be sold or banned. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . You can opt-out at any time. Advertisement Bad-mouthing TikTok could come at a steep cost for current and former staffers. While the company offers restricted stock units (RSU) to employees — shares in the business as a type of compensation — a provision in a TikTok shareholder agreement states that the shares can be taken away, Fortune reports. The agreement bans RSU holders from making "critical, adverse, or disparaging" comments about the company, its affiliates, or employees. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in .