UK ministers look at quick ways to limit NDAs after Walliams allegations

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UK ministers are considering rapid legal changes to restrict the use of non-disclosure agreements to conceal harassment or discrimination. The proposals may extend existing protections beyond employees to freelancers and volunteers, following allegations involving television personality David Walliams and a Guardian investigation.

Government considers further curbs on non-disclosure agreements after Guardian investigation of TV personality Ministers are looking at ways to change the law quickly to expand protections that stop non-disclosure agreements being used to cover up harassment or discrimination in the wake of the allegations about David Walliams. This could involve extending measures that mean an NDA cannot be used this way to silence an employee so that it also applies to others, such as freelancers or volunteers. Continue reading...