Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) have increasingly become a standard feature in the resolution of sexual harassment claims, raising important ethical and legal considerations, including the potential risk for re-traumatising survivors of harassment. In this session, Liberty Sanger (Principal Maurice Blackburn Lawyers) and Carolyn Dunbar (VTHC Women's Lead Organiser) will dive deep into the fundamental purpose of NDAs, emphasise the significance of their ethical application in the context of sexual harassment settlements when applying a trauma-informed approach, and discuss a new campaign to eradicate NDAs.

Join subject matter experts to learn about:

• Historical and current use of NDAs as they relate to the settlement of workplace sexual harassment cases in an international and Australian context.

• Understand your professional and ethical obligations in advising on confidentiality clauses.

• Consider the Respect@Work Guidelines on the Use of Confidentiality Clauses in the Resolution of Workplace Sexual Harassment Complaints.

• Why we need a legislative approach and what best practice looks like.
  

About the presenters:

• Liberty Sanger - Liberty is a Principal at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, leading the national Personal Injury Law Division, and is recognised as one of five leading lawyers in workers’ compensation in Victoria.
  
• Carolyn Dunbar - Carolyn Dunbar is a proud ASU and MEAA member and is currently the Women's Team Lead at Victorian Trades Hall Council.
  

This is more than a course! Learn to lead the conversation on legal ethics with other ASU members like you. Register to earn 1 CPD point.

Advertised times are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT):

• Vic, NSW, Tas 1pm-2.15pm 
• QLD: 12pm-1.15pm 
• SA 12.30pm-1.45pm 
• NT: 11.30am-12.45pm 
• WA: 10am-11.15am.

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