The Bill has now cleared its final hurdles in the Commons, bringing Royal Assent within sight.

The government's recent impact assessment offers further detail on the meaning of 'excepted agreements' under the proposed NDA restrictions in harassment and discrimination cases.

The Committee’s report sheds further light on the Employment Rights Bill’s NDA reforms, and how they are expected to operate in practice.

The Employment Rights Bill (the Bill), which is currently progressing through Parliament, has undergone significant amendments since it was first introduced in October 2024.

As the Employment Rights Bill continues to work its way through Parliament, universities should be considering how the shift towards stronger protections for individuals will affect them and what changes they need to make to their existing practices and procedures.

The Government has confirmed when the major changes will take effect, with phased implementation running into 2027. Independent schools now have a valuable opportunity to plan ahead.