Updated guidance on settlement agreements and confidentiality clauses
Amendments have been made to align with recent changes to legislation.
NHS Employers has updated its guidance about settlement agreements and confidentiality clauses following changes to the Employment Rights Act (ERA).
Working with legal partner Capsticks LLP, we have made several updates to the guidance, which include:
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occurrence of sexual harassment added to list of protected disclosures
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information and legal requirements relating to the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024
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amendments to terminology/definitions
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links to additional guidance and resources.
Employers need to be aware that information relating to the Permitted Disclosures clause has been updated and therefore employers should ensure that this revised clause is included within any settlement agreements.
Read the guidance in full on our website.
