Contents
What do we mean by non-disclosure agreements? A note on terminology
2 Why so many NDAs? Benefits, drawbacks and drivers
Employer handling of discrimination complaints and grievances
3 Going to employment tribunal
Cost orders and one-way cost shifting
Previous Committee recommendations on costs and compensation
Agreeing restrictions and carve-outs
Restrictions on seeking professional advice and support
Agreeing what can be said to prospective employers
Protected disclosure and whistleblowing
Restrictions on assisting with police, court and other proceedings
Assisting with discrimination and harassment complaints by other employees
Clawback clauses and fears of repercussion
Conclusion and recommendations on the drafting of NDAs
A perennial problem - the enforcement gap
Suggestions on requiring employers to report on NDA numbers
Conclusions and recommendations
List of Reports from the Committee during the current Parliament
Published: 11 June 2019