An apparent sharp rise in the number of sexual harassment complaints involving solicitors has drawn attention to law firms' misuse of gagging orders.
Non-disclosure agreements
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The government has announced legislation to address the misuse of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in the workplace – including clauses designed...
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Three-quarters of whistleblowers experience retaliation from their employer including bullying, attempts to destroy evidence and dismissal, according to a group...
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Non-disclosure agreements should not be used to prevent employees from discussing allegations of discrimination and harassment with other staff, while...
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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.
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After the government this month outlined plans to outlaw the unethical use of non-disclosures agreements, Michael Hibbs looks at situations...
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Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and confidentiality clauses that attempt to conceal harassment and discrimination could be made unlawful under proposals announced by government.
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The heightened media interest in “gagging clauses” means that now may be the time to review your organisation’s approach to...
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Staff and freelancers at Google offices across the world are walking out in protest of the tech giant’s treatment of...
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Earlier this year, the UK brought in an EU directive to protect trade secrets and confidential information. Charlotte Marshall of...
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Sir Philip Green named as businessman in sexual and racial harassment scandal
by Rob Mossby Rob MossBillionaire named as the man at the centre of the "British #MeToo" scandal...
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More than 800 employees who left Transport for London in 2017-18 signed non-disclosure agreements, it has emerged, sparking sharp criticism
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The agency that supplied female staff for the men-only Presidents Club dinner earlier this year has entered into a legal...
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Employers must do more to protect against sexual harassment at work, says committee
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherAttempts to tackle sexual harassment in the workplace have been inadequate and there has been a “failure to tackle unlawful...
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Presidents Club scandal: Is there any value in non-disclosure agreements?
by David Israelby David IsraelReports of sexual harassment at the recent Presidents Club charity dinner form part of a worrying trend of unwanted behaviour...