Bryan Johnson faces accusations of inappropriate workplace behavior

Bryan Johnson, a multimillionaire focused on anti-aging, has faced accusations about his workplace behavior. Reports claim he pressured employees and others to sign nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) to keep his actions secret. These actions allegedly include walking around his office either naked or in limited clothing and discussing sexual topics openly, including erections. Johnson's use of NDAs has been a part of his approach for nearly a decade, as highlighted by The New York Times. These agreements were supposedly required for those who worked with him, including vendors and contract workers. Now, some former employees are challenging these NDAs to speak out. After selling his payments company, Braintree, to PayPal in 2013, Johnson became known for his unique health initiatives, including a role in a Netflix documentary. However, he reportedly began using confidentiality agreements more frequently to control his public image, especially as his career developed. The NYT investigation noted that Johnson's contracts now contain extensive confidentiality clauses. Some of these clauses require employees to accept his behavior as not being "unwelcome" or "unprofessional." Former workers have described a workplace where many felt they could not express their discomfort due to these agreements. Among those speaking out is Jamie Contento, a former personal assistant who raised workplace concerns with human resources. Additionally, Taryn Southern, another ex-fiancée, has made allegations against him, claiming he fired her while she was battling breast cancer. She has also accused him of coercing her into signing a strict NDA. Despite the allegations, Johnson has publicly defended his actions. He claims the NDAs are a reasonable measure for safety and privacy. Johnson responded to the NYT article, calling it an attack that ultimately failed. He said he spends over $2 million a year on his health programs and believes he has reversed his biological age through his strict routines.