Binding agreement to tackle sexual harassment in the workplace
It was reported recently that McDonald’s has signed a binding agreement with the Equality andView Article
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Tag Archive: harassment
10/03/2023
24/02/2023
Are employers under a duty to protect employees from harassment by third parties?
Under the Equality Act, employers can be liable for discriminatory acts (including harassment) carried outView Article
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20/10/2021
How should employers deal with allegations of sexual harassment at work?
The Fawcett Society has published a report, “Tackling sexual harassment in the workplace: recommendations forView Article
Read more 23/06/2021
“Gender critical” beliefs are protected under the Equality Act
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found that a “gender critical” belief is a philosophicalView Article
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15/02/2021
Is provision of equality awareness training a defence to harassment claims?
An employer can be vicariously liable for discrimination or harassment committed by an employee inView Article
Read more 20/02/2020
When is a non-disclosure agreement appropriate?
The use of non-disclosure agreements, particularly in the context of allegations of sexual harassment, hasView Article
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17/01/2020
Sexual harassment and harassment at work – new guidance published
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published guidance on sexual harassment and otherView Article
Read more 15/11/2019
Is an employer liable for harassment of an employee by a third party?
The Equality Act prohibits harassment of an employee by an employer where the harassment isView Article
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28/06/2019
Is it harassment to suspend an employee who can only write by hand for a few minutes?
Harassment occurs where one person engages in unwanted conduct related to a protected characteristic, suchView Article
Read more 24/05/2019
What is the appropriate level of injury to feelings award for a one-off act of discrimination?
An individual who succeeds in a claim of discrimination in the Employment Tribunal can claimView Article
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