Tag: the Speak Out Act

Determining Whether NDAs Are Enforceable in Sexual Harassment Cases

By Juliet S. Burgess, Founding Partner, The Burgess Law Group Sep 4, 2024 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Sep 4, 2024

Like all good legal questions, the answer to whether a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) is enforceable in sexual harassment cases is “it depends.” An NDA or confidentiality agreement is a signed legal document that restricts one party from sharing certain information with others. In the 1940s, NDAs were originally used in maritime law, and in the […]

Congress Passes New Limits on Predispute Employment Agreements

By Dylan Hughes, Attorney, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC Dec 15, 2022 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Dec 15, 2022

In the wake of the #MeToo movement, Congress has enacted legislation to assist people who pursue individual and class-action lawsuits in their ability to litigate disputes of sexual assault and sexual harassment. After President Biden signed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 into law, Congress passed the Speak […]