New legislation could outlaw non-disclosure agreements

Business minister unveils plans to ban the use of gagging clauses that prevent employees reporting abuseNew proposals to prevent employers using “gagging clauses” to conceal sexual harassment, intimidation and racism complaints are to be unveiled by the government this week.The plans, to be included in a consultation, could lead to new legislation that would prevent non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) being used to prevent victims reporting serious complaints to the police. Continue rea