Businesses are prohibited from implementing non-repatriation agreements () Under an amendment on victims of harassment and discrimination Employment rights bill,
Ministers have carried forward an amendment that will make the NDA zero against the employees who have been subject to harassment or discrimination in the workplace.
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rener Said that the government was taking action to prevent people from being “suffering in silence” after hearing “calls from victims of harassment and discrimination”.
The step follows the calls by campaigners and labor politicians, including former Transport Secretary Lewis High, which allows victims to speak independently about their experiences.
Many high-profile cases of NDA have been used in recent years to silence the victims of sexual harassment or bullying, including former Hollywood producers in the jail. Harvey vensteinWhose accused had to violate such agreements to come forward.
And, last month, the Commons Women and Equality Committee called upon the government to ban NDAS to deal with misunderstandings in the music industry.
Zelda Perkins, former Venten’s Assistant and Founder of the Campaign Group and my silence cannot buy UK, this step was “a very large milestone”.
He said, “Over the years, we have heard vacant promises from governments, while the victims have become silent, to see this government to accept the need for nationwide legal changes to see that they have heard and understood the misuse of power.”
“However, this victory is of those who broke their NDA, who put everything at risk to tell the truth when they were told that they could not. Without their courage, no one would be there.”
Ms. High, who raised the issue several times in Parliament, said that the decision was an incredible victory for the victims and campaigners “after years of the” tireless campaign “.
“This victory is about them. Under the leadership of uncertain Zelda Perkins, I cannot buy my silence, highlighting the damage caused by this toxic practice.
“Today’s announcement would mean that bad employers can no longer hide behind legal practices that cover their wrongdoings and prevent victims from getting justice.”
The ministers had earlier indicated that they were considering the ban on NDA in matters of harassment and discrimination, while Employment Minister Justin Maders also called for “cultural changes in employers” earlier this year.
Announcing the amendments, Mr. Maders said: “The misuse of the NDA is a terrible practice to abolish this government to abolish this government.
“These amendments will give millions of workers confident that inappropriate behavior will be dealt with, not hidden, allowing them to get a rich and successful career.”
When the Employment Rights Bill returns to Lord’s on 14 July and if passed, the comrades will also need to be approved by MPs.
