Lucy McLynn and Liz Racine have been featured in the February issue of the Independent Schools Management, explaining to what extent independent schools are able to require confidentiality from departing employees, and how settlement agreements should now be approached.
This article explores changes put forward in the Employment Rights Act 2025, considerations around the use of settlement agreements for schools, the duty to prevent sexual harassment, and practical steps that can be taken moving forward.
To read the full February issue, including this article, please click here.