Recent stats show that over 41% of employers are yet to carry out a sexual harassment risk assessment, and 22% of those that have aren’t confident it’s valid.
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has provided a timely reminder that liability for sexual harassment extends beyond the workplace.
An Employment Tribunal has confirmed that employers can take ‘team fit’ into account when choosing between two equally qualified candidates for a role.
It’s almost a year on since the Worker Protection Act introduced the proactive duty for all employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment at work. Doesn’t. Time. Fly.
An Employment Tribunal has backed EasyJet’s dismissal of a cabin manager who repeatedly crossed the line with inappropriate comments.
The Employment Appeal Tribunal raised concerns about the assessment of unconscious bias in the initial tribunal judgement.
Any confidentiality clauses that seek to stop a worker from alleging harassment or discrimination will be unenforceable.
An employment tribunal has upheld a maternity discrimination claim after an employee was denied a return to her former role.
Referring to a mixed-gender team as “lads” can amount to harassment, even where no offence was intended.
Recent headlines have sparked debate around online conduct and respect at work. It’s a timely reminder for employers…
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