A recent survey by Penn State reveals that a significant percentage of workers are bound by nondisclosure agreements (45%) and mandatory arbitration (39%). These mechanisms are used by employers to maintain control over legal disputes and silence employees regarding workplace misconduct. The study highlights disparities in enforcement among different demographic groups, notably that women and Black respondents face these agreements more frequently. Employees pursuing legal action in court tend to have more favorable outcomes in terms of financial restitution compared to those subjected to arbitration.
The research papers by Mark Gough... expose how widely companies have adopted mechanisms to silence employees and dictate the terms by which allegations of workplace misconduct are resolved.
Gough found that nondisclosure agreements have become ubiquitous, with 45% of respondents required to sign them as a condition of employment.
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