Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) often forms part of a settlement between an employer and an employee committing both parties to keep certain information confidential. It may, for example, restrict an employee from disclosing that a payment has been made on their departure, or stop an employer from sharing details of the former employee’s disciplinary record. Also known as confidentiality clauses, in 2018 NDAs hit the headlines when it emerged they had been used to stop former employees sharing details about being sexually harassed or racially abused. Read our latest coverage on NDAs, which are also used in employment contracts, on these pages.
Prevent use of NDAs for discrimination and harassment cover-ups, say MPs
Non-disclosure agreements should not be used to prevent employees from discussing allegations of discrimination and harassment with other staff, while...
Whistleblowing culture ‘firmly entrenched’ in the UK
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.
Putting a stop to the misuse of NDAs
After the government this month outlined plans to outlaw the unethical use of non-disclosures agreements, Michael Hibbs looks at situations...
Unethical use of NDAs to be outlawed
Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and confidentiality clauses that attempt to conceal harassment and discrimination could be made unlawful under proposals announced by government.
Government reveals limited use of NDAs within civil service
The government’s chief people officer has told MPs that since 2015 there have been just six instances of non-disclosure agreements...
Penny Mordaunt promises consultation on NDAs
Sir Philip Green allegations prompt minister for women and equalities to look into limiting non-disclosure agreements
Non-disclosure agreements: the role they play in resolving disputes
XpertHR consultant editor Darren Newman argues that any curbing of the abuse of confidentiality clauses needs to be done without...
Google responds to walkout by ending ‘forced arbitration’
Google has announced it is to end its controversial “forced arbitration” policy under which employees in the US must agree...
Conducting termination discussions successfully (webinar)
The heightened media interest in “gagging clauses” means that now may be the time to review your organisation’s approach to...
Google workers stage global walkout
Staff and freelancers at Google offices across the world are walking out in protest of the tech giant’s treatment of...
Nine steps to complying with the 2018 trade secrets regulations
Earlier this year, the UK brought in an EU directive to protect trade secrets and confidential information. Charlotte Marshall of...
Sir Philip Green named as businessman in sexual and racial harassment scandal
Billionaire named as the man at the centre of the "British #MeToo" scandal...
High number of non-disclosure agreements signed by TfL leavers
More than 800 employees who left Transport for London in 2017-18 signed non-disclosure agreements, it has emerged, sparking sharp criticism
Presidents Club dinner agency vows to improve working environment
The agency that supplied female staff for the men-only Presidents Club dinner earlier this year has entered into a legal...
Employers must do more to protect against sexual harassment at work, says committee
Attempts to tackle sexual harassment in the workplace have been inadequate and there has been a “failure to tackle unlawful...
