The government has announced that employers will be prohibited from using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to silence victims of workplace sexual misconduct or discrimination. An amendment to the Employment Rights Bill will render any confidentiality agreements void that aim to prevent workers from discussing allegations of harassment or discrimination. This change reflects a commitment to addressing workplace injustices and aligns UK law with practices in several other countries. Activist Zelda Perkins has campaigned for this change, highlighting its significance for victims who have risked everything to speak out against abuse.
Employers will be banned from using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to silence victims of workplace sexual misconduct or discrimination, according to a new amendment to the Employment Rights Bill.
The amendment to void confidentiality agreements preventing workers from speaking about harassment or discrimination is considered a significant milestone in addressing injustices.
Zelda Perkins, who broke her NDA in 2017 to accuse Harvey Weinstein, stated that the change shows the government has listened and understood the abuse of power.
The amendment aligns the UK's laws with those in Ireland, the United States, and some Canadian provinces, which have already banned NDAs for such cases.
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