Weekly dilemma... Equality Bill: doing away with gagging clauses

A question on the Equality Bill is answered. The vast majority of employees are not subject to gagging clauses in any event, and even where they are these are usually contained in non-contractual documents, making it difficult for the employer to take any real action in relation to any breach of the...

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Published inPersonnel Today p. 10
Main Authors Ince, Thomas, French, Kate
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Sutton Reed Business Information UK 08.07.2008
Subjects
Bills
Employees
Employers
Employment discrimination
Equality
United Kingdom > UK
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Summary:A question on the Equality Bill is answered. The vast majority of employees are not subject to gagging clauses in any event, and even where they are these are usually contained in non-contractual documents, making it difficult for the employer to take any real action in relation to any breach of the clause. Overall, the mere prohibition on gagging clauses will not result in significant changes in practice, and it is likely that employees will remain reluctant to discuss pay with colleagues.
ISSN:0959-5848