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New Brunswick proposes safeguards on confidentiality agreements

New Brunswick introduced legislation on October 27 to restrict misuse of confidentiality agreements, particularly where secrecy can conceal harassment, abuse or discrimination. Employers and settlement counsel would need to account for the proposed safeguards if the bill passes, while voluntary informed agreements would remain possible.

New Brunswick introduced legislation on October 27 to restrict misuse of confidentiality agreements, particularly where secrecy can conceal harassment, abuse or discrimination. Employers and settlement counsel would need to account for the proposed safeguards if the bill passes, while voluntary informed agreements would remain possible.

Original source: Government of New Brunswick, October 27, 2026.

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