Prohibit non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements in cases of sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination.
The Government should urgently bring forward legislative proposals to prohibit the use of non-disclosure and other forms of confidentiality agreements in cases involving (a) sexual abuse, sexual harassment or sexual misconduct; (b) bullying or harassment not falling within (a), and (c) discrimination relating to a protected characteristic. Doing so would …
Government response. The government has tabled and passed an amendment to the Employment Rights Bill to address NDA misuse and will consult on secondary legislation to define valid NDAs in harassment/discrimination cases, allowing workers to speak about their experiences.
Government Equalities Office