NBC's Release Falls Short
Brigitte Kimichik • November 7, 2019
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Sandbox News: NBC Agrees to Release Employees from NDAs -
Instead of committing publicly not to enforce non-disclosure provisions based on sexual harassment or assault claims, NBC is requiring that their law department be contacted for any releases. Although the gesture might be commendable and NBC may be looking to know more about these claims in advance of the public, the requirement to contact legal first is likely to perpetuate fear and silence of survivors.
NBC - Just make the commitment - publicly. Support your women!! It is time for our laws to change!
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