A survey of over 10,000 participants found that 15.30% of tech employees felt silenced by their NDA.
NY1: Gillibrand, Carlson partner to rein in NDAs in sexual harassment cases
The #MeToo movement is one step closer to potentially another victory on Capitol Hill in just a matter of months. Last week, the Senate Judiciary advanced bipartisan legislation taking aim at non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that prevent the victims of sexual harassment and assault from speaking out publicly.
Bloomberg Law: Bill Limiting Nondisclosure Agreements Advanced by Senate Panel
A US Senate panel advanced a bipartisan bill aimed at limiting the use of workplace nondisclosure agreements after the committee delayed its consideration several times.
Forbes: Senate Aims To End Silencing Of Sexual Harassment Victims With New NDA Bill
For the second time this year, Democratic and Republican lawmakers are coming together to curb sexual harassment at work.
NJ.com: A Jersey girl changes the American workplace (reprise) | Editorial
Tens of millions of women in this country may be facing sexual harassment, abuse, misogyny, or racism in the workplace, but we never hear their stories because they have been fitted with a legal muzzle.
Bloomberg Law: Gretchen Carlson Takes on Nondisclosure Pacts, With GOP Backing
A pro-worker policy group headed by former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson is again taking to Capitol Hill, this time with legislation targeting nondisclosure agreements that silence employees reporting sexual harassment.
19th News: ‘They want you to feel alone’: New bill aims to ban NDAs for victims of workplace harassment
Nondisclosure agreements keep harassment allegations from reaching the public and are used by U.S. corporations to purchase victim silence.
Washington Post: NDAs can muzzle sexual harassment victims. Congress could change that.
Nearly five years after #MeToo, a bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation that would ensure workers can come forward with reports of sexual misconduct -- even if they signed common confidentiality agreements
Katie Couric Media: Gretchen Carlson Just Helped Change U.S. Labor Law
This is the most comprehensive labor law passed in 100 years — but what does it mean?
Forbes: Five Years After #MeToo, NDAs Are Still Silencing Victims
On Friday, Donald Trump’s presidential campaign was ordered to pay more than $300,000 to an employee who the campaign’s lawyers said violated her NDA when she accused Trump of forcibly kissing her.
Washington Post: Biden signs bill ending forced arbitration in sexual assault, harassment cases
Washington Post: Biden Signs Bill Ending Forced Arbitration
CNN: Gretchen Carlson heralds passage of landmark #MeToo bill
Former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson discusses the Senate's passage of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act. She describes "tears of joy" after years of lobbying for the law.
The Daily Beast: Landmark #MeToo Bill Makes Its Way to President Biden
The law would end forced arbitration in sexual assault and harassment cases that have been used to cover up toxic workplace issues.
Washington Post: Senate passes bill to end forced arbitration in sexual assault, harassment cases
The Senate passed a bill Thursday that would end forced arbitration in workplace sexual assault and harassment cases, allowing survivors to file lawsuits in court against perpetrators.
Axios: Congress passes landmark #MeToo bill
With rare bipartisan support, the Senate passed landmark workplace legislation on Thursday that forbids companies from forcing sexual harassment and assault claims into arbitration.
Vanity Fair: Passage of Bipartisan Bill is Major Victory for the MeToo Movement
The U.S. Senate voted on Thursday to send the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act to President Joe Biden’s desk.
Roll Call: Bombshell: Congress sends Biden bill to end forced arbitration in harassment
Former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson had pressed Congress to pass such a bill for the past five years
The American Prospect: Goldman Sachs Finds No Problem With Forced Arbitration
A review conducted by the law firm that represented Jeffrey Epstein determines that Goldman blocking employee access to courts is no problem.
Politico: Congress closes in on sexual misconduct reform, 4 years after its #MeToo moment
It’s a rare collaboration between conservatives and liberals that would end the forced use of arbitration for on-the-job harassment.
Forbes: Senate Committee Takes Aim at Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Disputes
A bipartisan bill that would dramatically change the U.S. employment landscape for victims of workplace sexual harassment is one step closer to becoming the law of the land.
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