Microsoft to limit noncompete clauses, drop NDAs for US employees
Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) is applying nondisclosure agreement and pay transparency policies recently passed in Washington state to all U.S. employees, the company said Wednesday.
Two human resources executives said in a company blog post Wednesday that Microsoft plans to drop nondisclosure clauses from settlement and separation agreements that "[prohibit] workers from disclosing alleged conduct that they perceive is illegal discrimination, harassment, retaliation, sexual assault, or a wage and hour violation occurring in the workplace."
The changes "are aimed at further deepening our employee relationships and enhancing our workplace culture," the executives said in the post.
State lawmakers passed the Silenced No More Act this year to combat confidentiality agreements that cover up harassment and discrimination. It goes into effect Thursday.
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