ONLINE MEETING: The Misuse of NDAs
This meeting is being hosted by the Social Justice Section.
| Speakers: |
Dr. Julie Macfarlane, Member of the Order of Canada, Emerita Distinguished University Professor, University of Windsor, Co-Founder, Can't Buy My Silence
Jennifer Khor, Lawyer, Community Legal Assistance Society
Clea Parfitt, Lawyer, Clea F. Parfitt |
| Time: |
Thursday, November 30, 2023, 4:30pm - 6:00pm (PT) |
| CPD Hours: |
1.50 hour |
Synopsis
Non-disclosure agreements are contracts originally created to protect trade secrets. When used wrongly, these agreements can become secret settlement contracts used to buy the silence of a victim or whistleblower. They have become the default solution for organizations, corporations and public bodies to settle cases of sexual misconduct, racism, pregnancy discrimination and other human rights violations.
Dr. Julie Macfarlane, Jennifer Khor and Clea Parfitt discuss the roots of the problem, describe some of the harms being perpetuated, and update attendees on the advocacy and legislative efforts being made both nationally and internationally in various jurisdictions to address this serious matter.
Territorial Acknowledgement
This event will be broadcast from the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish and Musqueam First Nations. We encourage members to explore the rich history and knowledge of Indigenous people, and to continue learning about their experience in Canada past and present.
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