Non-disclosure agreements

Six universities have pledged to end the use of non-disclosure agreements when dealing with complaints of sexual misconduct, bullying and other forms of harassment.

An MP has presented a private members’ bill that calls for the use of non-disclosure agreements in sexual harassment cases...

Two university leaders are under formal investigation by the Office for Students after accusations of bullying staff.
Alice Gast, president...

A top lawyer has been ordered to pay almost £100,000 for professional misconduct after he kissed a junior solicitor in...

Non-disclosure agreements must not be used to stop someone from reporting discrimination or sexual harassment or from blowing the whistle...

As Halloween approaches, it’s time for HR professionals to reflect on the often nightmarish legal situations they face. Clare Gilroy-Scott,...

The government has said it will consult on the idea that employers should be required to provide, as a minimum,...

Amid all the political turmoil in July, employers will be forgiven for missing a flurry of proposed new employment laws...

An apparent sharp rise in the number of sexual harassment complaints involving solicitors has drawn attention to law firms' misuse of gagging orders.

The government has announced legislation to address the misuse of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in the workplace – including clauses designed...

Three-quarters of whistleblowers experience retaliation from their employer including bullying, attempts to destroy evidence and dismissal, according to a group...

Non-disclosure agreements should not be used to prevent employees from discussing allegations of discrimination and harassment with other staff, while...

Although 35% of UK businesses have no system in place for whistleblowing, a comparison with other economically similar nations in Europe shows that the UK is ahead of the curve.

After the government this month outlined plans to outlaw the unethical use of non-disclosures agreements, Michael Hibbs looks at situations...

Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and confidentiality clauses that attempt to conceal harassment and discrimination could be made unlawful under proposals announced by government.