UK plans to ban employers from using NDAs to silence workers subject to abuse

Britain's Historic Move: Ending NDA Silence on Workplace Harassment

The UK government plans to ban NDAs used to silence victims of workplace harassment and discrimination as part of a new employment rights bill. The amendments aim to void confidentiality clauses that prevent workers from speaking out, marking a significant advancement in employee rights protection.

UK plans to ban employers from using NDAs to silence workers subject to abuse

Britain plans to ban non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that are used by employers to silence those who are subject to harassment or discrimination, as part of a broader bill to protect workers' rights, the government said on Monday.

Workplace misconduct and discrimination NDAs to be banned

There has been concern that non-disclosure agreements have been used to silence those in workplaces suffering harassment.

Government to ban 'appalling' non-disclosure agreements that silence victims of abuse at work

Non-disclosure agreements, such as those signed by victims of disgraced media mogul Harvey Weinstein, have been wrongly used to silence victims of abuse and bullying. The government is proposing they should be voided and banned.

Government to ban ‘appalling’ NDAs in cases of harassment and discrimination

Ministers have put forward an amendment to the Employment Rights Bill which would void NDAs linked to harassment or discrimination in the workplace.

Angela Rayner to ban bosses from using NDAs to cover up misconduct at work

Angela Rayner will ban bosses from using NDAs to cover up misconduct at work as part of Labour’s overhaul of workers’ rights. On Monday, ministers tabled an amendment to the government’s employment rights bill to stop the epidemic of using legally binding non-disclosure agreements to hide unacceptable behaviour in the workplace. If passed, the proposed rules would render future confidentiality clauses in settlement agreements unenforceable if th…