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2019-03-04 | |
发布年 | 2019 |
语种 | 英语 |
国家 | 英国 |
领域 | 气候变化 |
正文(英文) | Press release New legal measures to protect workers from misuse of non-disclosure agreementsThe rules around non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and confidentiality clauses are set to be tightened under new legal proposals. ![]()
The rules around non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and confidentiality clauses are set to be tightened under new legal proposals announced by Business Minister Kelly Tolhurst today (Monday 4 March 2019). This includes enshrining in law for the first-time that individuals cannot be prevented from reporting crimes, harassment or discrimination to the police. Many businesses legitimately use NDAs and confidentiality clauses in agreements to prevent disclosure of confidential information. However, in recent months there has been increasing evidence to suggest that NDAs and confidentiality clauses are being abused by a very small minority of employers to intimidate whistleblowers, conceal harassment and discrimination incidents – including sexual assault, physical threats and racism. Today’s proposals will help put an end to the unethical use of these agreements and encourage good practice from employers and lawyers. They include:
Prime Minister Theresa May said:
Business Minister Kelly Tolhurst said:
Evidence of the misuse includes examples where victims of harassment or discrimination have been silenced using the legal agreements, for example, suggesting that a worker cannot blow the whistle despite the fact that no provision can remove a worker’s whistleblowing rights. In addition, through an NDA or settlement agreement, employers could insist that a worker is unable to discuss an issue with other people or organisations, such as the police, a doctor or a therapist. This can leave victims afraid to report an incident or speak out about their experiences, leaving others exposed to similar situations, and putting customers and other businesses at risk. The proposals set out today to extend the requirement to receive legal advice to cover limits on confidentiality clauses and that signatories must be provided with a clear overview of their rights that will help end this unethical practice. Minister for Women and Equalities Penny Mordaunt, said:
Notes to editorsAdditional quotes:Ex-assistant to Harvey Weinstein, Zelda Perkins said:
Chief Executive at the Equality & Human Rights Commission Rebecca Hilsenrath said:
Acas Chief Executive Susan Clews said:
Background:The consultation will run until 29 April. The government’s modern Industrial Strategy published in 2017, sets out how the whole of the UK can build on its strengths, extend them into the future, and capitalise on new opportunities. The government’s Good work plan responds to Matthew Taylor’s review, Good work: the Taylor review of modern working practices in which he outlines the ‘7 principles for good quality work for all’.
Published 4 March 2019
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来源平台 | GOV.UK - Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy |
文献类型 | 新闻 |
条目标识符 | http://119.78.100.173/C666/handle/2XK7JSWQ/105639 |
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