Zelda Perkins worked for Harvey Weinstein in her early 20s. She signed a non-disclosure agreement when she left his company, but 20 years later decided to break it when allegations about the film producer’s behaviour became public. She has subsequently questioned the widespread use of NDAs. Plus: Dan Sabbagh on Gavin Williamson’s short-lived cabinet career
Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are widely used across many industries, including film, advertising, finance, universities and the health service. Zelda Perkins, a former assistant to Harvey Weinstein, signed one in 1997 after leaving the film producer’s company Miramax, but broke it in 2016 after allegations surrounding Weinstein’s behaviour were made public. Weinstein has always denied any criminal acts.
India Rakusen talks to Perkins about why she signed an NDA and her misgivings over the way the negotiations were handled. Rakusen also talks to Georgina Calvert-Lee, who leads a UK employment and equality team at the law firm McAllister Olivarius. Since the #MeToo movement, Calvert-Lee has met a growing number of people asking for advice about breaking their NDAs. The UK government has recently drawn up proposals to prevent employers using “gagging clauses” to conceal sexual harassment, intimidation and racism complaints.
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