Surveys and Consultations

Make Work Pay: misuse of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)

The government are holding a national consultation on proposals to prevent the misuse of non-disclosure agreements in cases of workplace harassment and discrimination.

This consultation is seeking views on proposals regarding:

• the conditions which need to be met for a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) to still be validly entered into (‘excepted agreement’) in cases of harassment and discrimination. For example, that an NDA may be valid if requested by the worker and, prior to entering into the agreement, the worker has received independent advice on the agreement
• the individuals or bodies who workers covered by an excepted agreement can speak to about the harassment and discrimination, irrespective of what their NDA says (‘permitted disclosure’). For example, a qualified lawyer and medical professional
• expanding the types of individuals the legislation applies to beyond the definitions of employee and worker used in the Employment Rights Act 1996. For example, this may include some types of self-employed individuals

You can find out more and complete the consultation on the government website.

This consultation closes 08/07/2026.

Do you know a young person aged 13–24 who grew up with domestic abuse at home? Their voice could help improve support for other young survivors in our City.

Juno Women’s Aid are inviting young people of all genders and identities to take part in a safe and supportive consultation about what helped them, what support could have made a difference, and what services should understand better.

This is NOT about asking young people to talk about the abuse itself.

We know taking part in something like this can feel daunting, so we want young people and parents/carers to know:

• Participants can remain anonymous
• They can change their mind at any time
• They can bring someone they trust to interviews
• Interviews can happen online or in person
• We can support with travel costs
• Everyone who takes part in a 1-1 interview receives a £20 thank you voucher
• We will keep participants and their information safe throughout

For some young people, sharing their views can feel empowering and their ideas could help create better support for others in the future.

If you would like to find out more or chat things through before deciding, please contact our facilitator Anna at anna.clark@junowomensaid.org.uk

To take part in the survey, click here.

To take part in the 1-1 interview, which includes a £20 Thank You voucher, email anna.clark@junowomensaid.org.uk