Employment Notes

UK: EAT confirms future claims can be waived by settlement agreement, at least where ongoing employment is inactive

UK: Court of Session rules that settlement agreements can waive unknown future claims

UK: 'without prejudice' protection may apply to exit discussions in response to a grievance

UK: EAT ruling adds to doubts around ability to waive certain statutory claims

UK: Government publishes further response on NDA proposals

UK: EHRC publish new best practice guidance on use of confidentiality agreements (or "NDAs") in discrimination cases

UK: further developments promised on 'NDAs' and sexual harassment law

UK: Government consultation on regulation of confidentiality clauses in settlement agreements and employment contracts

UK: interim injunction prevents workplace culture disclosures to media

UK: Government response to sexual harassment report: New statutory Code of Practice and more consultation

The Government has today published its response to the Women and Equalities Select Committee report published in July of this year (see our blog post …

UK: employers should update template termination agreements in light of April tax changes and developments on NDAs

The tax treatment of payments for termination of employment has changed for terminations taking place on or after 6 April (see our earlier blog post …

UK: jurisdiction clause in settlement agreement did not prevent proceedings where employee domiciled

The Commercial Court has ruled that a Dutch jurisdiction clause in a settlement agreement waiving claims on termination did not prevent an employer suing …